The 10 Worst Dating Trends of 2025 (6 of 6)

10. Cuffing Season 2.0

Cuffing season was especially on display during the Covid pandemic, when people jumped into temporary relationships as a way to cope with the isolation and stress. But at least they had an excuse. In 2025, this trend has gotten far worse, with people entering into short-lived, superficial relationships merely because they don’t want to be single.