Craig Conover shares his thoughts on dating apps, revealing his preference for meeting potential partners in person after his split from Paige Desorbo.
Craig Conover, star of Southern Charm, made a surprising confession about dating apps following his recent breakup with Paige DeSorbo. The 36-year-old reality star, who ended his three-year relationship with DeSorbo in December 2024, has revealed that he’s not keen on using dating apps to find love.
In a candid appearance at a Galentine’s Day event at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, Conover admitted that although he tried the dating app Raya, he quickly realised it wasn’t the right fit for him. “I will say downloading Raya was my first step into admitting to myself that I was not in a relationship anymore,” Conover confessed to the crowd. “I don’t think a dating app is for me. I think I’m gonna meet someone out in a bar or in life.”
While he acknowledged that dating apps work for some, Conover expressed his preference for organic, in-person encounters. “It’s just I want to meet you in person, so tonight would be great if I met someone, or in that kind of scene,” he explained. “I feel like I know if I like someone pretty quickly, or if there’s chemistry, and then you can have a drink at the bar and chat.”
The reality star added that he doesn’t feel the need to rush the dating process. “You don’t have to ask each other to dinner or something. So for me, I think activity dates or movement is good,” he said, indicating that casual, fun interactions are more his style when it comes to meeting new people.
Conover also reflected on his emotions following the end of his long-term relationship with DeSorbo. “I was very fortunate to be in an awesome relationship for three years, and I’m a different person now than I was when I started that,” he shared. “So I’ve never been single as this person, and I’m just trying to take my time and see what that feels like.”
Although the breakup was no doubt a difficult transition, Conover appears to be embracing his newfound freedom, focusing on self-growth and taking his time before diving into another serious relationship. His candid thoughts on dating apps and relationships give fans a glimpse into his post-split mindset and his desire to meet someone in a more natural, authentic way.
