A new dating trend is beginning to emerge, but a relationship expert has warned it could be 'misleading' for singletons.
While the concept is not necessarily new, it seems to be becoming a popular pattern on dating apps.
Relationship expert Sidhharrth S Kumaar has shed some light on the trend and issued a warning to those dating about why it might not be the most healthy thing for any future relationship you embark on.
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The new dating method in question, titled 'throning', sees people place more value on a potential partner's social status rather than their personal qualities.
It's predicted that throning will be one of the big dating trends in 2025, but a relationship expert has warned to stay mindful if a partner appears to be throning.
Status-based dating can see people seek partners who may be more desirable than themselves, and while this provides temporary validation, the connection often lacks the depth and respect needed to make it go the distance.
Kumaar described throning as 'dating someone who, via association, enhances your reputation and ego', reports Hindustan Times.
Throning could be considered to be a modern spin on the classic gold-digging approach, as social currency is now considered as significant as financial wealth.
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While expanding your social circle isn't necessarily wrong, disguising your efforts to do as romance is ultimately misleading.
"The motivation behind throning often stems from a desire for social validation, access to exclusive social circles, a boost in self-esteem, and increased social media influence," relationship expert Kalpana Singh stated.
Throning can have a long-term impact on relationships as the initial connection may not be genuine.
Throning isn't the only dating trend predicted to emerge for the 2025 dating scene, as new patterns such as 'loud dating' and 'No-Habiting' are tipped to begin next year, a survey commissioned by dating app Plenty of Fish revealed.
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'No-Habiting' is described as choosing to wait a while to move in with your partner due to valuing your personal space. In contrast, another trend, dubbed 'swamping', sees you find someone to comfortably share your 'swamp' with, and be your true authentic self.
'Loud-dating' sees people cutting straight to the chase and being open so they don't waste any time, while 'Fine-wining' sees daters actively seek out somebody older than them.
There's also 'Marmalading', where you put your other half before anything else, and 'Digital Ex-pression', which sees you turn to social media after a break-up to show off how you're healing and ready to date again.
Fiscal attraction is also tipped to be a dating trend next year, with singletons determined not to settle for less and find a partner who matches them financially and who is attractive.
Topics: Dating trends, Sex and Relationships, Community, Social Media
Danni King