Dating Trends 2025 | Dating Dave

Boy Sober: The 2025 Dating Detox Trend Taking Over

September 11, 2025

In 2025, a refreshing dating trend is sweeping YouTube and social media: “Boy Sober.” This movement, gaining traction among singles, particularly women and non-binary folks, is all about taking a deliberate break from dating to focus on self-discovery, personal growth, and emotional clarity. [...]

The Top Dating Trends Shaping Romance in 2025

September 11, 2025

The dating landscape in 2025 is a vibrant mix of authenticity, technology, and intentionality, reflecting how singles are navigating romance in a post-pandemic world. Viral YouTube videos, from relationship coaches to vloggers, highlight trends that are reshaping how we connect. Drawing from recent [...]

Are We Moving Off the Relationship Escalator?

June 21, 2025

For decades, most people operated on a kind of cultural script when it came to relationships. You meet, you date, you fall in love. You move in, get engaged, get married, buy a house, have kids, and grow old together. That sequence—what relationship experts call the relationship escalator—has [...]

Why Couples Are Celebrating ‘Arbitrary-Versaries’ in 2025

May 28, 2025

Love has always been about milestones—first dates, first kisses, anniversaries. But in 2025, a quirky, endearing new trend is sweeping across the dating world, especially among younger couples: arbitrary-versaries. These are not your traditional markers like “we’ve been together one year [...]

Loud Looking: Why More Singles Are Getting Honest About What They Want

May 28, 2025

Dating has always had a layer of mystery to it. Playing it cool. Not texting too fast. Pretending you’re not as interested as you actually are. But in 2025, a bold new trend is flipping the script: loud looking. Instead of hiding intentions behind vague chat or casual flirting, more singles are [...]

Emotional Intelligence as the New Sexy

May 27, 2025

In 2025, there’s a noticeable shift happening in dating circles across New Zealand and around the world. Physical attraction still matters, sure. A sense of humour will always be a draw. But there’s one quality that’s overtaken them both in desirability: emotional intelligence. No longer just [...]

Seeking Loyalty and Optimism in Love

May 27, 2025

There’s a new kind of dating green flag in 2025, and it has nothing to do with job titles, jawlines, or gym habits. It’s the Golden Retriever partner—a warm, steady, emotionally supportive type that’s taking the dating world by storm. Named after the famously loyal and friendly dog breed, [...]

Why Small Gestures Matter More Than Ever in 2025

May 27, 2025

In a world where digital overload and flashy grand gestures dominate social media, a quiet revolution is taking place in the dating world—and it’s all about the small things. Welcome to the era of micro-mancing. The term might be new, but the sentiment is timeless: it’s the small, meaningful [...]