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The pros and cons of sober-dating

The pros and cons of sober-dating

Update: 2025-10-09
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Sober-dating is all the rage now, but what does this mean for the future of socialising?

New Google search trends revealed that December 2024 marked an all-time high for searches on alcohol-free drinks.

The drinking culture has shifted radically, with many young people opting for zero-alcohol to meet their date at their ‘most authentic’ self.

But, Freelance Journalist Édaein O’Connell has tried this and says it’s important to see both sides of the coin.

She joins Seán to discuss.

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The pros and cons of sober-dating

The pros and cons of sober-dating