2025’s Top Dating Trends
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2025’s Top Dating Trends
The dating game is always a challenge. Dating trends change from year to year and our friends at Plenty of Fish, have listed the top five dating trends to look out for in 2025.
- Yap-Trapping: Many dates can turn into a one-sided affair, with one person dominating the conversation. Nearly 49% of singles have experienced this, highlighting the necessity for balanced exchanges.
- Freak Matching: This phenomenon occurs when individuals connect over shared quirks or interests, reported by 39% of singles. Embracing these unique bonds can enhance your dating experience.
- Grim Keeping: Forming connections based on mutual dislikes, or “grim keeping,” is noted by 28% of singles. While it may seem negative, this shared frustration can sometimes lead to deeper connections.
- Being “Smutten”: Many singles fantasize about romance inspired by fictional media, with 33% engaging in this dreaminess, especially among women. While enjoyable, it’s important to stay grounded in reality.
- StICKing: This trend involves pursuing a connection despite initial superficial “icks,” with 36% of singles willing to overlook these factors for potential depth in relationships.
Courtesy of Plenty of Fish
