Do you ever wish that the love of your lives would just knock on your door to sweep you off your feet and sweep your feet?
Yes, we do. But instead, we have to contend with a plethora of apps jostling for attention on our smartphones and digest an entire dictionary worth of dating lingo so we can recognise if we’ve sleepwalked into a “situationship”Or if we are looking for a partner. “cookie jarring” us.
We are all overwhelmed by all the dating jargon. Perhaps it’s time to try. “hardballing” our next matches…
To be ahead of the game by 2022 LovehoneyNess Cooper, a relationship expert, and Callisto Adam have teamed up to share what singletons should expect when they venture into the dark world of 2022 dating.
1. You’re a match – but are your beliefs?
Although shared beliefs are essential, those who are looking to date in 2022 may be more focused on building relationships that align with their beliefs.
This will not be the only reason why people are more likely to seek out others with similar political views or goals.
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2. Vaccine statuses
Dating apps now allow you to indicate if you’ve been vaccinated, and this is important as boosters and vaccine passports become part of daily life.
It is important because it protects you against the virus. However, not getting vaccinated can affect your ability to access venues and events. After several lockdowns, we’re all ready to socialise and go out again, so it’s no surprise that people will want to share this with someone they may become romantically involved with.
3. The long-lasting, early stage of dating
We’re more likely to take it a little slower in 2022, according to the experts. We’ll be taking our time to get to know the other person as we’re all increasingly aware of the importance of emotional fulfilment in relationships.
4. Bots can create romantic connections
Uh oh. We have stepped into the film Her?
Experts say that chatbots are becoming more commonplace for people to fall in love and/or have feelings for each other. Many people felt isolated and in need of a connection while locked out. Many apps have grown in popularity in recent years. For some, their AI partners are important parts of their lives. Metro article.
5. Set boundaries and spot red flags
Experts agree that boundaries and red flags are closely related. Everybody has their dealbreakers and singletons will be more vigilant for red flags that might push their boundaries.
But it’s not all bad, we’ll also be looking out for green flags, too.
6. Take our time (for real)
We’ve become more aware of self-care, self-appreciation, and self-improvement. Another trend that we can see going into 2022 is to take our time and give ourselves the space we need in order to become the best version possible of ourselves.
7. Safety should be prioritized over sexy cravings
We have been shown how patient we can be with the pandemic.
Although it doesn’t look like we’ll be maskless any time soon, hopefully, social distancing will be a thing of the past in the near future.
Check out this site to learn more about dating lingo and where it came from. The Independent includes Language of Love.