Singles pay attention: 2025 will be a very good dating year
My For You page was once again filled with people sitting under the table with a bunch of grapes. Well, as an eternal single, you try everything to turn the fate of love in your favor. Good news for everyone who is fanatically shopping for those rose-colored glasses: according to relationship experts, 2025 will be a very good year for singles. We discuss the latest dating trends that will help you show up with a plus one at the Christmas dinner next time.
The long term becomes the goal
Such a situationship is fun for a while, but ultimately you want to settle down. According to dating experts from Bumble, we are taking that idea very seriously this year. Almost three-quarters of singles are specifically looking for a long-term partner in 2025. To do this, we will massively ‘future-proof’. Sounds complicated, but it’s actually quite simple. Where you would normally avoid big personal questions or taboo topics as much as possible at the beginning, you now discuss this right away. A desire for children, career ambitions, but also political preferences come up early on. The sooner you discuss this, the sooner you can determine whether your date has traits or ideas that make the relationship impossible for you. Of course, you don’t have to agree on everything, but this way you know if there are major stumbling blocks and whether you want to take that risk. In 2025, we get straight to the point.
Bring on the wishlist
The time of mixed signals is officially over. According to Tinder's dating experts, 2025 will be the year of being honest about your wishes. Whether you are looking for a long-term relationship or something more informal, you can shout it from the rooftops dating profile ‘Loud looking’ is what they call it in the dating world. This way, potential partners know exactly what you are looking for and you don’t disappoint them. Conversely, you can now also assess whether someone who swipes right is really worth it. And, another tip from the experts: if someone’s intentions are not really clear, just ask. Just be open and honest, it saves a lot of disappointment.
Specific interests
As partners, you don’t have to share all your hobbies; but it’s nice if you can really get into something together. The ‘on the same page’ trend is becoming increasingly popular. Singles are specifically looking for someone who shares a certain hobby or interest. Watching the same movie a hundred times without shame or keeping a collection. “This not only helps to identify partners, start conversations, and build compatibility, but half of Gen Z singles agree that nerding out together about something is a form of intimacy,” say the experts from Bumble. So don’t be afraid to bring out the ‘nerd’ in yourself. Maybe this year you’ll find someone to share it with.
The time of ‘icks’ is over
In amazement, I came across TikTok videos of people who had an ‘ick list’ almost longer than a book. All traits that a partner should especially NOT have. All those lists can now go in the trash. In 2025, we are going to ‘StICKen’, which actually means looking beyond those first weird traits. If you already get itchy from your date's man bun, try to give him an honest chance anyway. Be open-minded and let go of the standard ‘type’ a bit. You want someone who likes you for who you are, and vice versa, of course, works exactly the same way.
The new romance
This might already be the best news of the year: romance is back in full swing. But don’t expect grand gestures or serenades, ‘micro-mance’ will be the new trend. Expressing your feelings in the form of small gestures. Inside jokes that only you understand or a shared playlist, it’s the little things that show how much you care about each other. And let’s be honest; if your partner just brings you your favorite snack, that’s really sweet.
Dating apps take a back seat
Although social media are now our oracles for the best tips and life hacks, we prefer not to leave our love life in the hands of algorithms in 2025. Dating apps will not be completely removed, but will be more open to finding a partner in a different way. Blind and speed dates are becoming more popular again, for example. Basically, we keep our eyes open everywhere for a nice encounter. Maybe you’ll just bump into your new love. supermarket just like that.
