“since the pandemic, we’ve seen that the dating process has certainly shifted,” samantha garcia, bumble’s marketing director for the americas, told the toronto sun. “now, not only are people more intentional about what they’re really looking for while dating, but they’re also more open to trying new ways of interacting with people.”
around the world, more than half (54%) of a recent survey from bumble found that single respondents are more reflective of how and when they date.
as far as canadians go, more than three-quarters (79%) of canadians surveyed agree that slow dating (a.k.a. slowing down the “getting-to-know-you” phase) will help build healthier relationships.
and more than half (53%) would likely or be open to discussing priorities and relationship goals on a first date – something that might have raised red flags pre-pandemic.
coming out of the pandemic, there is still a bit of a safety blanket needed when considering going on an in-person date.
“our data shows that over the last year, almost half (42%) of canadians surveyed are now more open to virtual dating and virtual-first dates,” garcia said, “with 27% of those respondents indicating that video dates have become a regular part of their dating process.”