7 Bizarre Dating Trends Popular Now

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26 August 2025

Here are some bizarre dating trends, extremely popular among Younger generations

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"Shrekking": This trend means intentionally settling for a relationship with someone less attractive to live a happy life

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"Yap-Trapping": When someone dominates a conversation, not letting the other person share their thoughts or feelings

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"Nanoship": The trend of nanoship means two people being in a casual and non-committed connection. The couples enjoy each other's company with zero expectations

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"Cushioning": The trend of cushioning means keeping someone as a backup option, a safety net, in case the primary relationship doesn't work out

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"Loud Crushing": Openly celebrating your crush or partner on social media, sharing the excitement of new relationships

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"Freak Matching": According to this trend, a person finds someone who shares their unique interests. It's about finding like-minded partners

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"Micro-Mance": The term micro-mance means focusing on small and meaningful gestures that are romantic

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