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Marlene Lufen Rejects Dating Apps After 22‑Year Relationship

Her comments on the Amira + 1 podcast show she has embraced solitude and a personal, 'magical' approach to relationships rather than using online dating.

Overview

  • Lufen, who spoke on Tuesday's Amira + 1 podcast, said she did not date after her 22‑year relationship and that dating apps like Tinder “do not exist in her world.”
  • She described a period after the split when she focused on calming herself and relearning how to be alone once her children moved out.
  • Lufen stressed that her stance is personal and noted she has seen dating platforms lead to “very nice relationships” for other people.
  • The episode contrasted Lufen’s choices with co‑host Amira Aly’s different path, as Aly has since found a new partner, Christian Düren.
  • German outlets published the podcast remarks on August 25, 2026, prompting renewed public attention to how public figures navigate post‑long‑relationship dating and the role of apps in modern romance.