So when the conversation turns to dating, the answer is simple: Lately, he’s making more time for hobbies than dates. Chess, for example, introduced him to new people and taught him life lessons around strategy and accountability. You could call it “hobbyamory”: Laidlaw is among a growing number of singles emphasizing multiple hobbies over dating. Jenneh Kaikai, the owner of Pelah Kitchen, hosts cake decorating classes in New York that are popular for singles. The post For Some Singles, ‘Hobbyamory’ Has Replaced Hookups appeared first on New York Times.