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12 Dating Trends That Are Changing How Gen Z Fall in Love 

Gen Z prefers meaningful connections over mindless swiping, taking time to build real bonds. 

1. Slow Dating Quality Over Quantity 

This Hardballing trend involves being upfront about relationship goals, avoiding unnecessary drama. 

2. Hardballing No Time for Games 

Many Gen Z couples prefer undefined relationships called situationship without traditional labels. 

3. Situationship - More Than Friends, Less Than Dating 

Sober dating is becoming popular, with Gen Z focusing on genuine conversations over cocktails. 

4. Dry Dating Love Without Alcohol 

Ignoring partner’s texts or slowly fading away is a common yet controversial dating behavior in Gen Z community. 

5. Ghosting - Soft Ghosting Disappearing Acts 

Benching is when someone keeps a romantic interest on hold, treating them as a backup option if breakup happens.

6. Benching A Backup Option

Breadcrumbing is keeping someone on with sporadic attention, creating false hope without genuine intention.

7. Breadcrumbing Keeping Someone on Hold

Sustainability matters! Many Gen Z couples bond over eco-friendly healthy habits and values with high morals.

8. Eco-Dating Love with a Green Heart 

Cushioning trend means keeping potential partners on standby in case their current relationship fails to live. 

9. Cushioning Keeping a Backup Option 

Before meeting in person, today’s Gen Z uses video dating and prefers video calls to test compatibility. 

10. Video Dating Virtual Chemistry First 

With too many apps, some Gen Zers of today prefer meeting people organically instead of meeting online. 

11. Dating App Fatigue Back to the Old School 

From couple selfies to TikTok trends, today’s Gen Z loves showcasing their romantic preferences online. 

12. Digital PDA A Social Media Love 

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