Single? Here Are the Dating Trends to Watch For in 2026
Single? Here Are the Dating Trends to Watch For in 2026  
Podcast: On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Published On: Thu Oct 09 2025
Description: 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”. Listen back for morejoin us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onairwithryanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.