It seems like the methods that would have a better chance of lasting bonds are trending down, while more shallow stuff is in the rise.

Meeting through friends would, you’d think, mean there are some similar values and interests, as well as social circles, which would all serve as a decently solid foundation. That’s dropping (probably because friendship in general seems to also be on the decline), while stuff like meeting in a bar is going up… which is generally more associated with hook up culture.