‘Date My Mate’ nights, which involve pitching a friend to a room of singles, are gaining momentum across the country ‘Date My Mate’ nights, which involve pitching a friend to a room of singles, are gaining momentum across the country For many young people, the dating game has been nothing but a thankless task of endless swiping and ghosting, with little hope of finding love. But as dating apps fall out of favour, and a relationship recession looms, young singles have discovered a new way to