Dating trends from Tinder

The word of the year in profiles is “situationship”

This is something more than "one night stand", but falls short of "relationship". Young users most often prefer this approach to dating – it's a way to develop relationships with less pressure.

The most trending emoji in profiles is 🅿️

Means looking for "positivity" in a partner: a positive vibe, non-toxicity. Taking care of your own mental health becomes a key factor in finding relationships. And this dynamic penetrates all social platforms – for example, on Reddit, “NoSalt groups” are increasingly branching off from large communities without negativity and hate.

Another popular emoji on Tinder is the red flag 🚩

This is an alarm bell, which shows that it is better not to communicate with a person). And fog 🌫, symbolizing gaslighting, a form of psychological abuse. Users are becoming more selective in potential partners.

Dates in bars are losing popularity

Dates in bars are losing popularity, as well as alcohol in general. They are replaced by creative dates - a picnic, mini-golf, movie theaters for cars.

Mercury retrograde is no longer a joke

Zodiac signs are becoming one of the most popular descriptions in profiles. Many “punch” partners for compatibility before dating - already 25% of American women aged 18-25 have installed the Co-Star astrological service.

Humor, respectfulness and openness are appreciated

Sense of humor, respectfulness, openness (open-mindedness) are considered the most attractive characteristics of partners. Positions on social and political issues also become important.