"throning often stems from a desire for social validation"
‘Throning’ is a new dating trend that is beginning to emerge and is predicted to take over in 2025.
While the concept is not necessarily new, it seems to be becoming a popular pattern on dating apps.
Throning sees people place more value on a potential partner’s social status rather than their personal qualities.
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.
Although it is predicted to be one of 2025’s big dating trends, relationship expert Sidhharrth S Kumaar shed light on throning and why it might not be the most healthy thing for any future relationship.
He warned that it could be “misleading” for singletons.
Kumaar described throning as “dating someone who, via association, enhances your reputation and ego”.
Throning could be considered a modern spin on the classic gold-digging approach, as social status is now thought to be as significant as financial wealth.
Expanding your social circle isn’t wrong but disguising your efforts in a romantic setting is ultimately misleading.
Relationship expert Kalpana Singh said:
“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.”
Throning can have a long-term impact on relationships as the initial connection may not be genuine.
While throwing is set to become the next big dating trend, it is not the only one predicted to emerge in 2025.
According to Plenty of Fish, new patterns such as ‘loud dating’ and ‘no-habiting’ are tipped to begin.
‘No-habiting’ is described as choosing not to live with your partner because you value your personal space and want to allow your relationship the space to grow.
On the other hand, ‘swamping’ sees you find a partner to comfortably share your ‘swamp’ with and be your true self.
‘Loud-dating’ sees people getting straight to the point 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 partner 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 in 2025, with singletons determined not to settle for less and find a partner who matches them financially and who is attractive.
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