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Top Dating Trends For 2025

Steve Artressia

If you’re off the market, consider yourself lucky you don’t have to deal with all the YAP-TRAPPERS out there. According to a new poll by Plenty of Fish, it’s one of the top dating trends to expect next year. Here are a few more, along with their definitions . . .

“Yap-Trapping”:

When someone just talks about themself on a date and doesn’t ask questions. 49% of singles have dated a yap-trapper before.

“Freak Matching”:

Connecting with someone over shared quirks or general weirdness. 39% have experienced it.

“Grim Keeping”:

Bonding with someone over your darker side or shared dislikes. 28% have bonded over mutual hatred before.

“StICKing”:

Pursuing someone after looking past an initial “ick,” or something superficial you don’t like. 36% have done it.