Well, in the world of dating, next year is set to be filled with new trends.
In 2023, we saw trends likecloaking,thawing,wanderlove, andfizzlingcropping up in the dating scene.
These are the metaphorical glasses we wear during dates that blind us to everything but “rizz.”
A quick lesson in Gen Z slang: Rizz refers to someone’s charismatic pull.
In fact, according to a Plenty of Fish survey, 52% of us find rizz attractive.
As dating expert Jessica Alderson toldGlamour U.K., “People with rizz have excellent communication and persuasion skills.
However, while this can be charming, it can also be dangerous.
Sometimes, you might even find it hard to see the red flags lurking behind all that rizz.
We’ve invested inself-care.
We’ve hustled inside gigs.
We’ve set ourselvesgoals.
In fact, a lot of people are reaching a state of “betterment burnout.”
(“Bridget Jones” flashback, anyone?)
Now that’s a trend we can get behind.
Ken-ergy
“Can you feel the Ken-ergy?”
We definitely can and it looks like a lot of singles will be hoping to feel it next year.
Some of them are even changing their approach to dating because of it.
Bumble found that 25% of men have become more vulnerable and honest while dating.
Let’s just hope we don’t have to visit any Mojo Dojo Casa Houses next year.
According to a Plenty of Fish survey, 65% of singles have experienced premature oversharing in relationships.
In other words, people have gotten into a habit of being too intimate a little too quickly.
Dating expert Jessica Alderson toldStylistthat PMI in the dating world can also include premature physical intimacy.
However, PMI can also lead to the premature end of a relationship.
It can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and even discomfort.
If you notice PMI happening to you, don’t be afraid to call it out.
Every day, he wakes up and finds himself living the same day over and over again.
In 2024, we can expect to see “Groundhog Day” time loops entering the dating world.
The trend will see people returning to the same date locations again and again.
Let’s just hope the servers don’t start recognizing us!
A focus on values
What makes a good match?
Or is it shared values?
More than ever, people are looking for partners who share political and social beliefs.
According to studies, this approach to dating does make sense.
Sounds like we should all give value-based dating a go next year!
Crypt-ick
Let’s face it finance bros can be pretty dull.
The disinterest in dating finance bros has been building for some time.
“They put their work calls on speaker when you’re hanging out,” joked the writer.
“This may be foreplay.
You will never be sure.”
Yikes, no thank you!
Exploring age gap relationships
Leonardo DiCaprio, 2024 could be your year!
According to Bumble’s research, a lot of singles are increasingly interested in exploring age gap relationships.
Plus, 59% of women said that they would consider dating a younger person.
According to Toby Ingham, a psychotherapist, this might not be a terrible thing.
“That may now be outdated.
… Now, the [societal] accent being on inclusivity and normalizing difference might eradicate such ideas.”
Contra-dating
Sometimes, contradictions can be a good thing especially in the dating world.
Up to 36% of people are interested in giving this a try next year.
“This pattern can limit our ability to have healthy relationships.”
She recommended trying to date someone a little different to help you break out of the cycle.
Plus, it simply gives us a better chance of meeting someone great.
The same sort of timeline-based thinking happens in our dating lives, too.
However, this kind of thinking might be going out of fashion.
According to their research, a third of women no longer want to follow specific dating timelines.
Instead, you could choose to spend a year in a new city or date someone unexpected.”
“But often, it’s better to be happy alone than unhappy together.”
In fact, according to Plenty of Fish, some people will be saying no to weekend dates altogether.
You could even take week day-ting one step further and try Wednesday-ting only dating on Wednesdays.
According to research, it’s the best night of the week for a date.
And sometimes, we might even want to do a more serious renovation to really spruce the place up.
What if we applied the same concept to our relationships?
Introducing reno-dating, one of Plenty of Fish’s 2024 dating trends.
You could also think of it as relationship maintenance.
As psychologist Gary W. Lewandowski wrote forPsychology Today, there are a few ways to do relationship maintenance right.
Notice if you feel bored this is probably a sign you should probably do some reno-dating.
Also, be sure to plan date nights with your partner even if you’ve been together for years.
Finally, notice the good stuff.
“Be more intentional about noticing your relationship’s bright spots,” he wrote.
