Dating Trend 'Throning' Is Now Buzzing- But Is It Exactly New?

The dating apps have got another word added to their ultimate vocabulary: Throning. How long is the shelf life of this trend though? According to the New York Post, "throning" means dating someone who boosts your ego or reputation just by association. Alignment of social status with dating life for personal privileges is the basic idea of this trend. A past study published in the journal Science Advances found that dating app users attempt to find a match about “25% more desirable than themselves", the report suggests. 

Is Throning A New Concept?

No, Hypergamy—the act of seeking a partner with superior social, financial, or cultural status—has shaped relationships for centuries. Historically, marrying into a higher status was a way to secure financial stability, improve opportunities, or elevate social mobility. Now when recession is at its peak, dating apps flourishing and humans more lonlier than ever, hypergamy has taken a new role. "Gold-digging" has been the favourite topic of K-dramas for the longest time after all.

Drawbacks Of Throning

There is no real human connection in throning. The basic idea of dating is to provide a stable emotional connection and bonding. There is none of that in throning. The borders of throning are not very fixed and can often lead to either of the parties getting hurt. Yes, for short term purposes, like getting into a social circle or getting past an event, throning is a viable option, but the concept fails to fulfill the long term goals of an individual seeking for a healthy relationship.

Other Trends Of The Market

A recent survey by dating app Plenty of Fish predicts trends for the coming year, including "yap-trapping," where one person dominates the conversation, and "freak matching," a light-hearted nod to finding someone who aligns with niche or unconventional interests. In contrast, "freak matching" offers a glimpse of connection through shared quirks, a world apart from the social hierarchy games of "throning."