BOSTON —

For Boston singles, online dating has become a common form of making connections. But in a time when the CDC says 1 in 3 adults feel lonely , there’s a unique option to find a date in person.

"In this day and age, people swipe so quickly, it’s hard to find genuine connections," said Emily Smith, organizer of the Boston chapter of Pitch-A-Friend .

The format, first started in Philadelphia a few years ago, is exactly what it sounds like. [mediaosvideo align='' embedId='e4eeccbf-bc31-453e-999c-3638f1a6075f' mediaId='04d71c4c-38f7-4610-8c32-0363d5a62697' size=''][/mediaosvideo]

Participants bring their single friend, prepare a presentation and pitch them "Shark Tank" style, highlighting what they’re looking for in a relationship, their hobbies, pet peeves and best qualities.

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