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Women explain why they prefer 'snack dating' trend compared to traditional dating

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Published 21:27 19 May 2023 GMT+1

Women explain why they prefer 'snack dating' trend compared to traditional dating

Hopeful singletons explain why they like the 'snack dating' trend way more than traditional dating

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Heads up! There's a new dating trend on the horizon and people are going mad for it.

You've probably heard of submarining, bread-crumbing and even getting 'zombied' but there's a brand-new kid on the block when it comes to the world of romance.

We spoke to an expert to get the rundown on the latest phenomenon known as 'snack dating'.

People seem to like 'snack dating' way more than traditional dates.
Shvets Anna / Pexels

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Kate Mansfield, UK's premier dating and relationship coach who also won relationship expert of the year back 2019 with Corporate Live Wire, told Tyla all the juicy details about the new dating trend.

Kate defined 'snack dating' as when: "People literally go for a snack, or coffee, as opposed to a longer dinner date."

Singletons in the search for a soulmate seem to be ditching the old school dating model in favour of a more casual, relaxed and more time-friendly alternative.

Effectively, the trend involves going on quick and casual dates that don't take up too much time or energy and is all about keeping things low-key and not putting too much pressure on the date itself.

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A common reason why some people may not want to date is due to not being able to exhaust the physical time and mental energy attached to dating.

To remedy this, people are now purposefully opting for a shorter date in the hopes of by-passing such hiccups.

Women say 'snack dating' puts 'less pressure' on a date.
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Natalia, a student from Leeds, told Tyla: "It's good if you want to see if there's a spark and don't want to waste a night on someone who you aren't going to click with if you're a 'like at first sight' person."

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Georgia, an admin assistant from London dubbed the new dating trend as 'less intense and less pressure'.

She added: "Feels like it's an easier environment to get to know someone."

"It feels more authentic and less 'try hard'," said Cortney, a psychology graduate from Birmingham.

The dating coach explained: "Snack dating minimises the time investment and compared to normal dating, which can get very expensive, it is also cheaper financially too."

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The expert noted some good ideas for a 'snack date' including visiting a free exhibition at an art gallery, going for a walk in the park, parking up at a local coffee shop and even playing a few rounds of crazy golf.

Wholesome right?

Going for a coffee is an example of a 'snack date'.
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She went on to offer some key advice for those stuck in the loop of more serious or time-consuming dates who wants to begin 'snack dating'.

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"Make 'snack dating' fun by weaving in something arty, creative or unusual to keep your date entertained, without a big restaurant check at the end," Kate outlined.

However, like any dating trend, there are always going to be hang-ups with some singletons not being totally on board with the new time and money-saving way to date.

Kate added: "Snack dating can be perceived as cheap or perhaps a bit stingy by women dating who might feel that men are not willing to invest in the date."

What do you make of it?

Featured Image Credit: Shvets Anna / Pexels / Jep Gambardella / Pexels

Topics: Sex and Relationships, Life

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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