Single? Here Are the Dating Trends to Watch For in 2026

Dating app Plenty of Fish just released their annual list of the Top Dating Trends for the year ahead.

Did you realize we're less than 3 months away from 2026?

· ChemRIZZtry: Catching unexpected feelings for someone you didn’t think you’d be into because they have undeniable charisma.

· Love-loreing: a.k.a. “dating for the plot”. It means saying yes to experiences just to see what happens.

· Curveball-crushing: Connecting with someone outside their usual “type”.

· Truecasting: Forgetting the filters and facades and showing up on apps and for dates as your true authentic self.

· Status-flexing: Situationships are out and defining the relationship is IN. Status-flexing is proudly labeling your status, whether “dating”, “exclusive”, or full-on “boyfriend/girlfriend”.

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