With more and more integration between technology and the dating world, these are changing faster and faster.
Dating apps, social media, and even A.I.
are all playing more significant roles than ever in how we date.
And, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has also had a huge impact on the world of dating.
With things changing so quickly, it can be hard to know what’s coming next.
Is the future of dating online?
Or are we headed towards a more nostalgic form of in-person dating?
Read on for a glimpse into the future of dating.
That’s right as of 2022, being “consciously single” is rising.
Even a few celebrities have started to hop on this dating trend.
It’s about developing a positive relationship with yourself."
“Now people are much more protective … of their time,” she said.
Behavioral scientist Clarissa Silva agreed that Zoom dating does have benefits.
After all, a glass or two of wine usually helps take the edge off and calm the nerves.
Relationship expert Laurel House toldMashablethat this trend might lead to more careful, thoughtful dating.
TheBBCalso noted that “dry dating” seemed to be a big trend in 2022.
“People are having these real scary historically scary conversations,” relationship expert Laurel House toldMashable.
“Now it’s not scary because now it’s like, ‘Well, I know me.
I know my needs.
I’m confidently, vulnerably, unapologetically aware of my needs.'”
The best way to achieve this?
It sounds like a pretty great trend to try!
The questions that daters ask each other are far more forward and to the point now."
The trend has been dubbed “coronesty” or “Coronavirus honesty.”
Some people will start hardballing
One of the biggest dating trends of 2022 is “hardballing.”
As relationship expert Susan Winter toldToday, hardballing is the approach to dating where you refuse to make compromises.
Winter explained that if more of us hardball in the future, dating will become a whole lot easier.
“The problem that we have nowadays is vagueness.
Let’s hope so!
Being more honest and authentic about what you want is a gift to the other person.”
One dangerous trend is “wokefishing.”
One journalist fromVicespoke to several women who have been victims of wokefishing in the dating scene.
“[Initially], he seemed very philosophical, artistic and well-read … As Layla, a sex and relationship educator explained just how harmful wokefishing could be.
As Barrett tells us, “Wokefishing is real.
Watch out for people who give a shot to align themselves with your political or social beliefs.
It’s an agenda, a manipulation.”
Naturally, this will change the way they date.
Now that restrictions are being lifted, we all seem to be eager to get close again.
According to dating appBumble, PDA is back in.
After all, after two years of staying apart, why not celebrate coming back together?
Looking for examples of post-pandemic PDA?
“As restrictions are being eased, we’re embracing social interaction.”
According to some experts, fexting will become a common dating phenomenon in years to come.
“This trend will continue to rise,” said relationship expert Laurel Holmes.
“It’s a matter of convenience and an issue of preference.
Whether or not it’s healthy or effective really depends on the people involved.”
As Holmes explained, fexting allows us to open up more than we might in an in-person fight.
According toElite Daily, we’ve been talking about ghosting since 2014.
So, sadly, it looks like this trend isn’t going anywhere soon.
“It’s human nature to want to take the easy way out.
Ghosting is a reflection of that.”
Most of us previously met our partners through friends or at the local bar.
Now, more and more of us are meeting online.
“Social media is the new town square,” dating expert Connell Barrett told The List.
“A lot of singles are burnt out on online dating.
Added Holmes, “This trend is definitely here to stay.
Virtual dating will be the next step after Zoom dating.
As Holmes notes, this means that our dating pools will dramatically expand.
“No need to travel halfway across the world to meet interesting people,” he said.
“you could experience that from the comfort of your living room.”
But, he adds, eventually, we may start to turn away from VR dating.
“Sooner or later, we’ll start to crave actual human interaction.
We’re just wired like that.”
TikTok has become a breeding ground for dating trends.
Scroll through your feed, and you’ll probably see a fair few videos explaining the latest dating trends.
“Navigating relationships today can be confusing,” relationship Laurel Holmes explained.
“The collaborative nature of Tik Tok gives one a sense of community.
