😂 Real Talk at 2:30: Dating in 2025… Lord, Help Us All

Let me just say this upfront:

I don’t know how y’all are dating in 2025, but I am praying for you in advance.

The rules, the apps, the identities, the trends — whew.

It’s like the DMV, Costco on payday, and a college exam all rolled into one.

People out here “slow dating,” “intentional dating,” “micro-mancing,” “sober dating,” “AI-assisted dating,” and I’m just trying to understand…

When did going out for coffee turn into a group project?!

Now let me break down what I’ve learned from reading these articles — because apparently dating now comes with a syllabus.

1. Slow Dating & Intentionality

Okay, so y’all are out here taking your time, asking real questions, and actually trying to figure out someone’s purpose, values, emotional maturity, and long-term compatibility before getting attached.

That’s cute.

Back in the day, we were lucky if someone showed up on time and didn’t lie about their age.

2. Micro-mance

Forget grand gestures.

It’s all about the little things now — playlists, inside jokes, bringing someone their favorite coffee.

So basically…

we’re rewarding people for being thoughtful?

Wow. Revolutionary. 😄

3. Emotional Intelligence

This is the big one.

People want partners who can communicate, apologize, regulate their emotions, listen, and not run away at the first sign of discomfort.

Again — adorable.

But also necessary.

Because if someone can’t get through a minor disagreement without shutting down, spiraling, or ghosting…

Listen.

You don’t need a relationship — you need a therapist.

4. Gender Identity & Communication

Now THIS is where folks get nervous, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

You don’t need a degree.

You don’t need flashcards.

You don’t need a seminar.

You can simply say:

“How do you identify, and what language feels comfortable for you?”

Boom. Done.

Adults communicating.

Nobody died.

5. Dating Apps & AI

Everyone loves them, hates them, deletes them, reinstalls them, cries over them, etc.

It’s a cycle.

At this point, dating apps need a feature called:

“Are you healed yet?”

With only two answers:

“Not really.” “I’m trying.”

6. Sober Dating

Now THIS I support.

Because alcohol will have you believing you’re soulmates with someone who can’t even name three vegetables.

So what’s the truth about dating in 2025?

People are tired of the nonsense.

Tired of confusion.

Tired of games.

Tired of people who don’t know what they want.

Dating today comes with more language, more options, more awareness, more self-help terms…but the core hasn’t changed:

People just want to be seen, respected, safe, understood, and enjoyed.

Everything else is décor.