Looking forward to these dating trends in 2024
Looking ahead, Bumble predicts that 2024 will be the “year of self,” with more individuals looking inward at what they value and want out of a relationship—because if they’re going to embark on the triumphant journey that is dating, they want it to be worth it. Singles will date more consciously, be more eager to put themselves out there, and look for partners who share their ambitions for 2024.
Let’s Dive Into The Dating Trends For 2024!
Singles are beginning to “vision board” date
Singles have brought their vision boards to life through their dating experiences, a practice dubbed “Vision Board Dating” by Plenty of Fish. For example, if moving to a new city for a new job or just to start over is on your vision board for 2024, change the location of your dating app to see singles in a few of the new areas you’re considering. If you meet someone through an app, use it to plan a trip, tour your potential new home, and meet a few individuals in person.
More people are thinking about Hard-launch dating
Hard-launch dating is when you openly declare that you’re starting to date again. Singles have spent the last year or so dating themselves, but they are now eager to find a companion and are not ashamed to acknowledge it. If this rings true for you, Gabi Reyes, resident relationship specialist at Match Group’s Chispa and licensed therapist, has some advice:
If the people you know and love are aware that you are single and ready to mingle, they are more likely to remember you when their cute friend announces that they are single or when they are loving a new dating app!
Go ahead and make your “dating “ready to date” announcements, and allow the people you know assist you in finding “the one”.
Singles express their love for others through “rizz”
Take this as a sign in the new year to come out of your shell and show off your personality! For example, don’t hold back your sense of humor while meeting new people or attempting a new hobby, and don’t be hesitant to laugh it off when you make a fool of yourself the very first time.
Stepping beyond of your comfort zone and demonstrating that you are not scared to be honestly yourself can go a long way toward demonstrating to people that you have rizz.
Ghosting is becoming less popular
I can’t believe it’s taken us this long, but we’re finally putting a stop to ghosting. According to Reyes, we are “bringing ghosts back to life” in 2024 to accomplish this. But don’t get it twisted: we’re not resurrecting them because we want to date them again; rather, we’re putting an end to their clumsy attempt to end things. Instead of being ghosted, singles are now prepared with responses to end things maturely. Don’t let it bother you if you suspect you’re being ghosted.
Singles are upping their expectations as a result of their favourite literature
Singles in 2024 are raising their expectations and looking for real-life book mates. Reading love stories, as many people say, is a terrific way to keep you looking for something other than the drunk guy at the bar who called you gorgeous. If reading love stories inspires us to write our own, we’re all for it.
Singles are getting more selective in their dating habits
This year’s emphasis of self-care and mental health has resulted in more than half (58 percent) of singles being more forthcoming about their mental health, and many have begun a concerted effort to slow down, Bumble said. Singles are “slow dating” and being more mindful of how much they date in order to safeguard their mental health.
They are making arrangements with their pals, scheduling time for self-care, and devoting less time thinking about who they will bring as a plus one to a friend’s weekend party. This isn’t to say that singles aren’t interested in meeting new people, but they aren’t as invested in it as they once were.
Conclusion
Singles aren’t going to be messing about in 2024, what with migrating to new locations to live out their ideal lifestyles, preferring quality over quantity, boosting their standards, and refusing to put up with ghosting. They know exactly what they want as well as what they deserve, therefore they will stick to their guns.
If you’re currently dating and wondering what’s next, or if you’re thinking about re-downloading apps for the first time in a long time, spend some time before the new year to reflect on your hopes and goals. After that, consider how (or if!) you’d like a partner to be included into your plans.
