It doesn’t make sense to continue wanting something if you’re not willing to do what it takes to get it. If you don’t want to live the lifestyle, then release yourself from the desire. To crave the result but not the process is to guarantee disappointment.

You could call it “hobbyamory”: Laidlaw is among a growing number of singles emphasising multiple hobbies over dating.

Rather than spending hours swiping and messaging on apps, these singles are investing their time, energy and disposable income in passions such as rock climbing, cake decorating and cyanotype printmaking.

They say their social calendars are packed, their friend groups are expanding, and their lives feel rich, with or without a romantic partner.

Young people are prioritising their well-being and happiness in a way that other generations have not, said Alexandra Solomon, a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at Northwestern University.