Unveiling Everything You Need To Know About The Anticipated Dating Trends For Next Year

When it comes to dating, there is a whole world that tends to remain unexplored. Every day there is a new red-green or even a white flag that comes along, making us believe that dating someone isn't as easy as one thinks it is. Thanks to the emergence of dating apps, social media apps, and many more different ways to meet new people and find options, how one can date has also changed.

When it was all about meeting someone regularly face-to-face, it was simple. You ask them about their habits and their tastes, and you get to know who they are personally. But now the options have doubled, rather than tripled. One does not have to date someone from their vicinity, neighbourhood, or, rather, even the same city. People can explore who they like, and they can do so by finding people in any part of the country.

So, now that the outlook on dating has changed, so have the concepts. People even have more clarity as to what they want from a relationship. As per Bumble's dating trends in 2024, people are thinking about themselves more now in relationships. They value their needs more, which is a great thing. As per the survey, 59 percent of Indian women surveyed are going into the new year with a clear view of what they want from their romantic lives.

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Dating trends going to dominate the dating field

There are several new dating trends that will hit the market next year like a storm, and if you are actively dating, you should definitely know what they stand for. Here are some predictions by Bumble:

Val core dating

This sort of dating generally means that singles nowadays care more about their potential partners and value engaging in issues that matter to them as well. "For 1 in 4 (25%) people on Bumble, it is key that their partner actively engages with politics and social causes; in fact, it makes them more attractive. In fact, 41% of Indians say their potential partner engaging in politics and voting is important to them. When it comes to dating, Bumble¡¯s research shows that women are less open to someone with differing political views, as for 1 in 3 (33%) women globally, it is a turn-off if someone they are dating is not aware of current societal issues."

To add more to this research, it was found that about 64% of daters thought that human rights aspects were the most important issues to engage in.

Betterment Burnout

A lot of singles have been self-optimising. Meaning that everyone is trying to listen to a lot of self-help podcasts or trying to become a perfect version of themselves constantly. In lieu of perfectionism, there is a burnout to look better. "This has led the majority of singles (55%) to feel pressure to constantly look for ways to better themselves, leaving 1 in 4 (24%) feeling unworthy of a partner." But this ideology of becoming the perfect version of themselves is changing. "Singles are rebelling against constant self-improvement, with more than 2 in 3 women surveyed (68%) globally taking active steps to be happier with who they are here and now. In fact, 56% of Indian women will now only date people who will not try to change them," adds the survey.

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Intuitive Intimacy

What is the most important aspect when it comes to a relationship? In addition to passion, chemistry, and communication, there is one very important aspect that comes into play: emotional intimacy. For women, especially, emotional intimacy is extremely important. The survey adds, "Singles are focused on finding security, safety, and understanding, with more than a third (35%) of people surveyed on Bumble in India believing that emotional intimacy is now more important than sex and that it¡¯s actually more attractive than physical connection. When it comes to dating, 3 in 4 women (78%) say it¡¯s key that their partner has an understanding of both emotional and physical intimacy."

Open-hearted Masculinity

Men are shifting their attitude from toxic masculinity to being more open about feelings. Let us all just agree that the 'Barbie' movie's Kenergy may have a part to play in it. "When it comes to relationships, 1 in 4 (25%) men globally state that they have actively changed their behaviour, becoming more vulnerable and open with people they are dating than ever before. For a quarter of Indian men (26%), this new-found openness has had a positive impact on their mental health, and for 37% of Indian men, a lack of vulnerability is now a dating dealbreaker," adds the survey.

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MVP (Most Valuable Partner)

There has been a lot of interest in sports considering the new hype surrounding Taylor Swift and her sports star boyfriend. Many people now believe that being involved in sports and taking an active interest in them is something that is extremely important. "For 35% of single Indians, a shared love of sports has now become a ¡®must have¡¯ regardless of whether you¡¯re a player or simply a spectator. Our obsession with sports is also changing how we date, with 30% of single Indians stating that attending sports together is important, more so with Gen Z (33%) than Millennials (26%). Almost three-quarters (73%) of profiles on Bumble in India include a sports interest badge, and the top athletics include cricket and football," quotes the survey.

Consider-date

After the pandemic, people have started realising the value of self-care and mental health. Almost 58% of these people have realised that they need to take more care of these aspects and take it slower when it comes to dating. The survey reports, "Single Indians are reframing how they date to better protect their mental health, with 1 in 3 (33%) actively ¡®slow-dating¡¯ and being considerate about how much they are dating to ensure quality over quantity, even more so amongst women. In fact, 42% of Indian women are actively seeking people who value both time and self-care."

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So, now that you know what dating trends are working out for people around you, it may be a good idea for you to consider as well. After all, self-love is the best kind of love.