The ‘Green Dating’ trend is gaining traction in India as people are making more value-based dating decisions and appreciate the outdoors more thanks to park walks and dating outdoors due to the pandemic.
Data from Bumble, the first women’s dating app, shows that ‘environmentalism’ ranks as one of the top valued symbols of interest for the Bumble profile in India. In fact, of those who recently added the value hobby badge to their dating profile, more than a quarter (28%) chose ‘environmentalism’.
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Research from Bumble carried out last year also found clumsy single Indians who now plan to keep their first dates ‘positive’ by going for a walk in the park or having a picnic. God. A walk in the park or around the neighborhood is one of the top choices for ideal first dates for single Indians according to recent Bumble research.
Samarpita Samaddar, India Communications Director, Bumble said: “Compatibility is crucial in building healthy and equal relationships, which is why we want to empower everyone. on Bumble to openly discuss what’s important to them.We’ve added hobby badges to your profile so you can showcase the lifestyles, values, and causes you can fight for like an ideology. environment, human rights and feminism among other social causes.
“Despite the challenges, we’ve seen a number of positive dating trends emerge in the wake of the pandemic and ‘Green Dating’ is one that we hope will continue into 2022. More than ever, people are finding ways to connect with people who share their values and priorities.It is encouraging to see people thinking about how important the environment is in all aspects of our lives. their lives, including dating.”
Get creative and kickstart your next date with these tips:
Eco-friendly gifts:
If you want to send a gift to your connector or partner, perhaps a reusable coffee cup would be a thoughtful and eco-friendly surprise for your date. You can also choose from a wide variety of houseplants to gift your date!
Outdoor picnic:
Planning a picnic in the garden is a surefire way to impress your environmentally conscious date. Remember to prepare everything in advance so you can relax and enjoy the moment.
Sustainable IRL date rendezvous points:
From bars with a zero-waste ethos, to restaurants that keep their produce seasonal and low-impact, you might be surprised at the number of opportunities to support local and sustainable hospitality businesses in the process. Find your partner.
Walking or cycling day:
It’s pretty obvious, but instead of going for a casual stroll in the neighborhood, go on a date with a local hidden gem you’re looking to share? You can both also choose cycling dates to reduce your carbon footprint.
Take a clean beach trip:
Cleaning up our coastlines has never been more important. You can get to know each other while doing your part in the fight against plastic pollution.
Source: IANS
