This is how you’ll be dating in 2025, from nano-ships to ‘active dates’

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “While for some people it can be empowering, for others it might be fear-driven, or tied to outdated ideas about ‘body counts’ and playing hard to get,” says viral dating coach and podcaster Sabrina Zohar. Nano-ships can help us stay open to possibility – but let’s not confuse surface-level connection with true emotional intimacy.” Kiss-met According to Tinder, more single people will be embracing ideas of fate and spontaneity in their dating lives next year. It’s no surprise that we see people seeking it out.” The key, adds Zohar, is staying open to joyful moments at all times “without placing unrealistic expectations on every encounter”. It’s always good to do something new with someone new Toby Ingham, psychologist “It’s always good to do something new with someone new,” says psychologist Toby Ingham, who believes that activity dates can give us a great insight into what someone might be like as a potential partner.