In the last few years, one of the most surprising dating trends has been not dating. That's right — as of 2022, being "consciously single" is rising. As Bumble found in a recent study, 53% of people changed their minds about dating during the pandemic, realizing that it's "actually OK" to be partnerless — at least for a little while (via Independent). "Since the beginning of the pandemic, more and more people are remaining consciously single and being more mindful and intentional about how they approach dating," explained the head of Bumble U.K. & Ireland (via Stylist).
Even a few celebrities have started to hop on this dating trend. According to The Guardian, Emma Watson, Lizzo, Selena Gomez, and Ariana Grande champion the consciously single life. As one single woman explained to the publication, "It's easy to become hyper-aware of that fairytale narrative, especially for women, but I don't think being single should be framed around looking for love. It's about developing a positive relationship with yourself."
It sounds like embracing the single life will be a big part of the future of dating for years to come.
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