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For some of us in the wild world of singledom, it’s been a long year of dating. The yellow borders of Bumble have started to feel like something out of The Yellow Wallpaper. Hinge’s goofy prompts have become de rigueur. And when does the swiping stop on Tinder? 

If you’re like me, you may be looking to change up how you date in 2023. So why not start the new year off with a new app? Here are a few I’ve come across that I find particularly intriguing.      

Tired of swiping left and right yourself and wishing someone would just pick a great date for you? Or no longer trusting your dating instincts? Wingman may be the alternative dating platform for you. For this app, you hand over the selection keys to your pal, who sets up your profile and plays Cupid for you, setting up introductions between you and potential dates.   

A similar concept is behind Wingr. Launched in Houston just this year, the app facilitates connections with the help of family or friends. There’s also a “set the mood” feature for conversations between matches to help make sure everyone’s vibing.  

Dream of dating a top-tier Instagram influencer or celebrity? Give Raya a try. The exclusive dating app launched in 2015 and has become a courtship convening ground for the likes of High School Musical heartthrob Zac Efron, Grammy Award-winner Lizzo and rocker John Mayer, to name a few. But cachet and cool alone are not enough to get on the extremely…