Dry dating, communidating and more: How you will date in 2023
Live Mint“Let’s grab a drink” might not be the default first date idea this Valentine's Day. People are moving in the direction of the much debated ‘36 questions that lead to love’ to get to know someone, rather than approaching dates like running quick errands. Dry dating A recent survey by the dating app Bumble showed that 1 in 4 single Indians who consume alcohol revealed that will not do so on dates this year. A survey among 15,000 users from tier 1 and 2 cities by QuackQuack on how people prefer to celebrate their Valentine’s day showed that 47% of daters prefer to have a budget-friendly Valentine's day date over expensive dining and presents. If love creeps up along the way, so be it but those who feel lonely, especially with the pandemic trapping us in a bubble for long, are looking forward to conversations and experiences without the burdening expectation of ‘finding love.’ Boundary-setting With better awareness about personal space, consent, and boundaries, people are communicating their physical, emotional, and mental boundaries more vocally.