YOUR LOVE LANGUAGE

These are the 2023 dating trend terms to get familiar with

Upside-down-dating

There’s little worse than trying to get over a breakup, but everything reminds you of your ex. Upside-down dating means people will be looking for someone who is completely the opposite of their usual type.

“If your partner happens to have a different outlook on life, different personality traits, or even different interests, it can make for a fun and interesting relationship”, says Mairead Molloy, relationship psychologist and global director at Berkeley International. “Their strengths can complement your weaknesses and vice versa. You’ll get more comfortable with compromise and you’ll teach each other new things.”

Ladies first

Traditionally, it’s always been the man who makes the first move, however, in 2023, women on dating apps are set to shoot their shot. Besides, what have we got to lose?

“Most men love it when ladies make the first move”, Mairead insists. “The right person might not approach you first –don’t let a good opportunity pass you by just because society says women should wait to be approached. Remember, the guy might be too shy to ask you!”

Wanderlove

Grab your passport, because Brits are set to be travelling abroad to find love this year. A survey commissioned by South Western Railway found that 46% of us would happily hop on a plane to maintain a romance, and almost a third would relocate entirely.

The average dating app distance setting is 28 miles, so long-distance flings are about to become the norm.

Budget-friendly-flings

In short, this one is as it sounds. We’re set to see more people choosing more inexpensive date locations (sorry pricey restaurant, it’s a night down the pub for us) in a bid to battle the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Mairead advises: “Remember that date night with your partner is all about connection, and no amount of money spent in the world can give you that. She adds, “It’s only possible through talking to each other, exploring new things together, and keeping that spark alive.”

Open invitation

Our generation is somewhat more ‘woke’ than those that came before us, and with conversations around mental health and feminism rife among young people, daters are now actively choosing that emotional intelligence over looks.