It's the dawn of a new year, and dating is still complicated! With the internet and social media, hot takes around the topic are seemingly everywhere and every person seems to have their own views and opinions. Also, After a couple of years where our social lives were turned upside down, and tech has only increased its hold on our culture, it can seem daunting to be someone dating today. That’s why many are now trying to shed the noise and instead are focusing on finding the best situation for themselves.
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A lot of these social pressures mixed with increased access to information means that more and more, people are going into dating with clear intentions and less ambiguous attitudes. Using all the resources of information out there at our disposal, relationship experts can more accurately pinpoint the directions that relationship dynamics are going in 2023, and beyond. So, check out these predicted dating trends for the next year and see if any of them seem interesting, or if you’re already following them!
Cost of “Loving” aka infla-dating aka affordable dates
It’s no secret that we are in a worldwide situation that can only be described as incredibly challenging. However, don’t let inflation and the rising cost of living keep you from getting out there and meeting people! Data from dating apps found many more people were found to be going on more budget-friendly dates, breaking the norms that only a nice dinner or night out will do. So, finding some cheaper but still intimate ideas together can still be a great way to spend quality time, enjoy, and get to know someone without breaking the bank!
Sober dating
In the same vein as infla-dating, experts have seen a rise in people trying less conventional activities for dates. Gone are the days of the standard “let’s get a drink” date, and instead people are trying to have a bit more of an unorthodox approach to break the ice. Going on dates that reflect more of the personality and interests of the people involved seems to be a more fun alternative to getting to know someone, rather than just talking about those things over a cocktail. So, head to a show, take a stroll through an open market and go do something active - literally whatever you can think of. You won’t even need that liquid courage!
Technology with a heart
As we stated earlier, whether we all like it or not, tech has become a huge part of our dating lives. It seems that while these tools were hastily used in our dating worlds at first, people are starting to understand how to use the digital aspect of dating with more intention, as the concept has settled into our lives more. Gone are the days of rapid scrolling and swiping, people are being more intentional and are looking for more pointers to the type of partners they want to attract.
For those of us who aren’t single or looking to mingle, as technology has disseminated into every other area of dating, it has also become more of a trend for those already in a relationship! Many relationship wellness apps that are designed to spark deeper connection and communication between partners have been on the rise, and we can only see them going further this year as people seek to tighten their bonds within their relationships. Dating apps aren’t just for the folks who are looking, anymore!
These are just some of the biggest dating trends for this year and beyond. Go out there and explore any of these phenomena, and keep your eye out for more ways the dating sphere changes in 2023!
Sources used:
The Knot: 'The Top Dating Trends of 2023, According to Experts'
Women's Health Mag: 'The Biggest Dating Trends Of 2023, According To Dating App Experts'
Glamour Magazine: 'The cost of loving, OnlyPlans and bae-realing: These are the 2023 dating trends you need to know'
