It's no secret that the Covid-19 epidemic and the various lockdowns have rethought our way of seeing life, but also of looking at our relationships with others. In question ? The social distancing imposed by the health crisis, but also the psychological impact of this very special period. The Coviprev study, which makes it possible to follow the evolution of the mental health of the French, shows in particular "that anxiety-depressive symptoms remain at a high level", can we read on the site of Public Health France.
By force of circumstances, this reality also had consequences on the way of approaching romantic encounters. But while some have experienced isolation and have tried everything to end their celibacy, others have used this period to work on themselves. As a result, they came out stronger and more confident, especially when it came to their romantic relationships. One trend particularly symbolizes this phenomenon: "hardballing".
Romantic relationships: identifying what is good for you
This neologism invented by the Bumble dating app could be translated by the expression "straight to the point". It actually refers to knowing what to look for in a romantic relationship: those who embrace this trend are no longer desperate to be in a relationship but simply want to find the perfect partner for them.
A survey conducted by Bumble reveals that 46% of people questioned are looking for a serious relationship after experiencing loneliness during confinement. But that's not all: 38% of users say they now feel more confident when they say loud and clear what they're looking for in a relationship. "People get to know each other a lot better. This allows them to take the time to determine who is good for them and who is not.", adds Jemma Ahmed, Insights Manager at Bumble.
Easier said than done ? Persia Lawson, dating expert recommends "clearly define who and what you want to attract". To achieve this, "Make a list of the non-negotiable qualities you want in a partner and in a relationship to prevent yourself from settling for something incompatible to avoid loneliness", she recommends on the British site Metro.
Confinement: negative romantic tendencies have also emerged
If this positive love trend saw the light of day during the health crisis, other bad habits unfortunately (re) surfaced in 2020, starting with "corona cuffing", which is in a way the opposite of "hardballing" .
The concept ? Make every effort to find a partner with whom to be confined, even if it means parting with them when the time comes. On the eve of the second lockdown, half of the users of dating applications said they were ready to lower their requirements to avoid living this period alone, according to a survey conducted by the dating application Hinge. and relayed by 20 minutes.
The trend of "maskfishing" also emerged during the health crisis. This neologism is used when"a person looks more attractive because he wears a mask", according to the Urban Dictionary website. Faced with the increase in this practice, a dating app has even banned users who wear a mask in profile picture.
During the health crisis, "zumping" also gained momentum. And for good reason: it is a contraction of "Zoom", which is none other than a video conferencing application, and "dumping" ("being dumped"). This expression therefore refers to couples separated during confinement: some have entered into a long-distance relationship that ended in a breakdown in videoconference.
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