Emotional GPS
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's how to refill your cup.
Dating is as much about your head as your heart.
Mind says one thing, heart says another?
Let’s talk both
How People Really Feel About Dating, and What Comes Next?
Moving Too Fast
For Gen Z, moving too fast is the biggest emotional ‘ick.’
Roughly one in three young daters say rushing the pace of a connection impacts their mental well-being the most.
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: Take your time, a steady pace helps your mind and heart align. Don’t rush feelings; set the tempo that feels right for you.
Personal Space Matters
Setting personal space remains one of Gen Z’s hardest boundaries.
Around one in three young daters struggle to voice when they need space, despite valuing independence.
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: It’s okay to say no or take a pause. Clear boundaries aren’t rejection, they’re self-respect.
Laugh it Off
Humor has become Gen Z’s emotional first-aid kit.
Nearly one in three daters turn to memes and inside jokes with friends when a date doesn’t go as planned.
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: Humor can lift your mood instantly. Share a laugh with friends, it’s a small but powerful way to reset emotionally.
Recharge Yourself
Gen Z copes through movement and mindfulness.
About 56% rely on rituals like dancing it out, journaling, or mindful breathing to process emotions and feel grounded again.
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: Physical movement or reflective journaling helps you process emotions and release tension. Find what energizes or centers you.
Respect & Boundaries
Gen Z is redefining healthy dating with a clear demand: respect and boundaries.
Close to one in two daters want a culture that normalises personal choices and acknowledges emotional boundaries.
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: Healthy dating is built on mutual respect. Recognize your needs and honor others’, small shifts create safer, happier connections.
Let's take a Fresh Start? Here's Your Playbook
Step 1: Unpack the Baggage
“Make space for yourself by letting go of old memories.”
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting, it’s about making space for yourself. Dropping keepsakes, even symbolically, helps your mind release old attachments. Feel the little relief as each memory leaves your hands.
Step 2: Treat Yourself
“Small joys create big healing moments, celebrate yourself.”
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: Giving yourself small, fun rewards, like your favorite ice cream or a snack delivery, signals self-care and reinforces that your happiness is in your hands.
Step 3: Try Something New
“Explore new hobbies or activities, confidence grows with new experiences.”
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: Engaging in new experiences, like sports or creative hobbies, can redirect focus, build self-confidence, and create joyful memories.
Step 4: Hear Different Voices
“Healing isn’t linear. Learn from others’ stories and perspectives.”
Tinder’s Relationship Expert: Listening to different stories lets you connect with experiences like your own and inspires fresh ways to move forward.
"Every journey looks different, take your pace, try a step, and create your fresh start."
Pick Your Mood, Make Your Move
Take the insights from your mind and heart journey offline, download these playful Mood Match Cards to guide your dating vibes and reflect on how you’re feeling today.
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