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intentional dating is back and better than ever

after these past few years of social distancing, people are dating with more intention than ever before.

by denette wilford

nov 6 2022
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quality over quantity.
it may be an overused expression, but when it comes to relationships, some would argue – particularly those who haven’t been super-lucky in the dating department – that it doesn’t apply often enough.
after these past few years of social distancing, people are dating with more intention than ever before.
compatibility and shared values have become a priority when looking for a potential partner, as people are now less interested in casual sex and more interested in finding a genuine connection.
for those who were single and ready to mingle but faced sheer isolation for days, weeks or even months on end, it was a time that hopefully meant discovering who you were as a person on your own. but it also meant that once things got back to a semblance of normality, there would be no more wasting time and looking for love.
real love.
it’s almost as if the covid-19 pandemic taught people to not take anything for granted, live life to the fullest, and focus on what matters.
bumble’s latest data shows that women and men have become more mindful when choosing who they want to spend their time with, why they want to be in a relationship, and what factors are important for them to consider in a relationship.

“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.”

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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.”
with intentional dating becoming increasingly important, bumble members can even use the “date intentions” badge to clearly make their priorities known.
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denette wilford
denette wilford

denette wilford is a multimedia journalist at the toronto sun. she began her career at tv guide canada before going freelance for more than a decade, writing for huffington post, food network, etalk, hgtv, 24 hours toronto, and raptors, leafs and toronto fc magazines until landing at the sun, where aside from writing anything and everything, she also brings you your midday sun newsletter every weekday.

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