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Singles pay attention: these are the dating trends of this year

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The new year has begun and for our dear singles that means: new round, new chances. Are you already manifesting to meet the one or have you decided to take a good look around in the dating pool this year? It can and should all happen; after all, love knows no rules.

But what will dating actually look like in 2023? Well, Bumble looked that up for us based on a survey. The dating trends of 2023 Get ready, singles, because these are the dating trends of this year:

1. We are deviating from our ‘standard’ type
In 2023, singles will broaden their horizons and hold less tightly to the type they usually fall for. According to Bumble, this is because people are increasingly looking for an emotional connection and are less focused on appearances. The new year is therefore all about ‘out of the box’ dating and more depth. Well, that is sure to yield something beautiful.

2. We strive for a better balance between dating and our own social life
According to Bumble, people are becoming increasingly aware of their social and emotional needs. This means that not everything has to revolve around dating and you prefer not to lose yourself in the other person after a few dates, but rather build something slowly with someone while maintaining your own nice life. This is also known as ‘slow dating’, a healthy trend, if you ask me.

3. We strive for a better balance between work and love during dating
People apparently prefer a relaxed life more and more over hard work, because according to Bumble, participants clearly indicated that they would rather not date someone with a demanding job. Quite funny; previously this was considered attractive, but that is now a thing of the past and an absolute no-go. I must say: I can relate to this.

4. Love knows no boundaries anymore
The dater of 2023 has no trouble traveling for the one. On the contrary: long-distance relationships are becoming increasingly attractive. As a result of corona and the remote work that has persisted, people are placing more value on their freedom. This leads to beautiful romances all over the world. So it could very well be that your next date is far from home.

5. There are many new fish in the sea
Good news: due to the pandemic, quite a few relationships and marriages have ended in the past two years. Okay, this is of course very sad, but on a positive note: there are a lot of new singles on the market. Nice, right? The choice is suddenly huge in 2023.

6. Talking about sex is no longer taboo
There is increasingly open discussion about sex and that is of course good news. By not only expressing your desires but also your boundaries during dating, sex becomes much more enjoyable for everyone. Well, 2023 promises to be a good year for singles. I'm even a bit jealous.