The thing about meeting other single people is that you kind of have to be in the right place at the right time. But between hustling for rent money and our occasional hermit-like tendencies, it’s not easy. Which is why we’re thankful dating apps like Happn exist. You may know Happn because, well, they have 17 million users, so you’re probably one of them. (And if you’re not – what are you waiting for?) Also, you may have read about them because we like them.

Happn is that dating app that connects you to people you’ve crossed paths with in real life. So say, like, you and a cute guy/girl are in the same bookstore, but you happen not to see each other. Happn will be Cupid’s arrow and tell you that you just missed one other. Then, if you both “like” each other, you start chatting. It’s cool because if you’re already hanging out in the same cafes, the same bars, or taking the same route to work, you may as well have a drink, see if there’s a spark. Clearly you enjoy doing some similar things. And if all else fails, you can talk about how much you hate the L train.