Are you single? Brace yourself because dating is going to be drastically different in 2023! According to a survey conducted by Bumble, a popular dating app, people are going to be more mindful while forming bonds in the upcoming year. If you want to safely navigate the rough waters of the dating world, you must be aware of the latest dating trends. Scroll down.
Infla-Dating
We’re all aware that inflation is at an all-time high. Well, guess what? This may have an effect on dating in the coming year. As per recent research, couples are going to swap indulgent and expensive dates for more budget-friendly options. This might mean going to a park and spending time rather than eating out at a fancy restaurant on date night. The good part? No more second-guessing about who pays the bill!
Love-Life Balance
Gone are the days when people put their careers over their love lives. Coz’ in 2023, people are going to start prioritising their romantic needs first. Sounds great, right?
Guardrailing
This latest dating trend suggests that more people are being aware of their romantic boundaries and emotional needs. Besides this, they will also communicating them clearly to their partners in order to protect their energy. It’s about time!
Resolution Dating
We’ve all ended a relationship in the past because our personal goals did not align with our partner’s. Well, according to this trend, people will slowly move towards dating people who have similar interests and aims. So, rather than altering their lifestyles to accommodate a partner, they will look for someone with similar tastes, to begin with.
Wanderlove
You know how dating apps limit your search of finding a date far from your geographical location? Well, looks like people aren’t really a fan of this feature. In the coming year, dating trends suggest that people no longer are looking for people in the vicinity and are open to finding love in different cities and even in different states. All thanks to WFH, digital nomads can travel all over the globe to find love.
Dry Dating
The trend of dry dating is soon going to become popular among singles. This means that first dates will not be mixed with alcohol. But rather, couples will get to know each other while they are all sober and mindful.
Open Casting
There was a time when people rejected prospective partners only because they didn’t fit into the box of being someone’s “type.” But this 2023 dating trend indicates that we will place less emphasis on what we think our ideal partner should be like. Moral of the story? Leave behind rigid ideas of who you thought you’d end up with, and give people a chance. ‘Coz you never know who might surprise you!
Well, are you ready to dive into the dating pool after this quick learning sesh?
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