For Ms Brenda Lee, 2022 was an exciting year on the dating front, as life began to return to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic.
"People were more excited about dating again, with new bars and restaurants and re-opened nightlife spots to visit. And the dating 'pool' on apps like Bumble got bigger too, with more visitors travelling to Singapore," says the 30-yearold public affairs manager.
But if last year was a time for making fresh connections and exploring new dating prospects, Ms Lee hopes to slow down in 2023, and aim for quality over quantity.
"Having to take extra health and safety precautions during the pandemic has made me more aware of my own comfort levels, and helped me better manage my needs and boundaries. I know that I'm now more interested in making lasting and stable connections, rather than just trying to meet as many people as possible," she says.
Ms Lee is not alone in her newfound intentionality. A 2022 dating report from Bumble, which surveyed more than 14,000 singles around the world, including in Singapore, found that 59 per cent of those surveyed were more thoughtful about what they want out of dating apps.
Meanwhile, 63 per cent said they are now clearer about their own emotional needs and personal boundaries.
Bumble describes this trend as "guard railing". In practice, it "can be as simple as taking the time to figure out what you want, and spending your time looking for profiles that align with what you are looking for", says Ms Lucille McCart, Bumble's Asia-Pacific communications director.
"People are increasingly prioritising someone who is a good match for them over someone who has an impressive career but who might not be as available or invested in the relationship," she adds.
Guard railing also includes prioritising a work- and social-life balance.
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