A new dating trend called "pheromone maxxing" is gaining attention online, with influencers and dating enthusiasts claiming that scent can play a major role in attraction. The trend revolves around using pheromone-based perfumes, grooming habits and scent-enhancing products to appear more appealing to potential partners. Supporters say it boosts confidence and attractiveness, while critics question the science behind many of the claims. As social media continues to fuel new self-improvement fads, pheromone maxxing is becoming the latest trend sparking curiosity, debate and experimentation in the modern dating world.


Pheromone Maxxing: The dating trend that claims scent drives attraction 

Dating trends refuse to die down. Several of them are doing the rounds at any point in time. The latest one involves married people looking to cheat on their spouses.&nbsp;

The controversial dating trend involves red bell peppers. It was exposed on an online forum on a dating site for married people who want to have an affair.&nbsp;

According to the post, those looking to seek a lover, should pick up two red bell peppers and place them in their shopping trolley with the stem facing downwards. It has been termed a "secret handshake but with veg".

"What if we start a secret code in the most mundane place of all – THE SUPERMARKET," the person who posted it wrote. "It’s perfect! No one would ever suspect that your weekly food shop could lead to something a lot more... sizzling."

The person added, "Think about it. You’re casually browsing the aisles and suddenly you spot someone with the telltale peppers in their basket. Your eyes meet. There’s a knowing glance. An instant connection, all thanks to a couple of peppers."

The post received mixed reactions. One person came out and said they had actually tried the trend recently in a UK supermarket after seeing someone else doing the same.&nbsp;

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"There was a bit of an awkward smile and we spoke for a bit. I don't think we were quite right for each other but it was nice to have a chat with someone else who clearly isn't happy in their relationship," they wrote.

The post garnered a lot of traffic and people were surprised by how many people were interested to known about the trend.&nbsp;

<h2>Upside down pineapple in shopping cart</h2>

A similar trend took off in Spain recently where people were placing pineapples "upside down" in their shopping cart in order to tell other people that they were looking for a relationship.

Those looking to "hook up" need to reach a Mercadona store between 7 and 8 pm where they should then pick up a pineapple and place it upside down in their trolley. Move to the wine aisle next to spot others with pineapples placed in an upside-down position in their cart.

If sparks fly and you like someone, bump your trolley with theirs. If the other person is interested, they do the same and a conversation begins. 
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Dating trends refuse to die down. Several of them are doing the rounds at any point in time. The latest one involves married people looking to cheat on their spouses.

Dating trends refuse to die down. Several of them are doing the rounds at any point in time. The latest one involves married people looking to cheat on their spouses. The controversial dating trend involves red bell peppers. It was exposed on an online forum on a dating site for married people who want to have an affair. According to the post, those looking to seek a lover, should pick up two red bell peppers and place them in their shopping trolley with the stem facing downwards. It has been termed a "secret handshake but with veg". "What if we start a secret code in the most mundane place of all – THE SUPERMARKET," the person who posted it wrote. "It’s perfect! No one would ever suspect that your weekly food shop could lead to something a lot more... sizzling." The person added, "Think about it. You’re casually browsing the aisles and suddenly you spot someone with the telltale peppers in their basket. Your eyes meet. There’s a knowing glance. An instant connection, all thanks to a couple of peppers." The post received mixed reactions. One person came out and said they had actually tried the trend recently in a UK supermarket after seeing someone else doing the same. Also Read: Crazy trend sees people using pineapple for love and flings in Spain "There was a bit of an awkward smile and we spoke for a bit. I don't think we were quite right for each other but it was nice to have a chat with someone else who clearly isn't happy in their relationship," they wrote. The post garnered a lot of traffic and people were surprised by how many people were interested to known about the trend. Upside down pineapple in shopping cart A similar trend took off in Spain recently where people were placing pineapples "upside down" in their shopping cart in order to tell other people that they were looking for a relationship. Those looking to "hook up" need to reach a Mercadona store between 7 and 8 pm where they should then pick up a pineapple and place it upside down in their trolley. Move to the wine aisle next to spot others with pineapples placed in an upside-down position in their cart. If sparks fly and you like someone, bump your trolley with theirs. If the other person is interested, they do the same and a conversation begins.

Looking to have an affair? Grab a pair of red bell peppers

The past few years I've seen several sinister dating Trends come and go be coasting cookie jarring or ground hogging and now there's a new dating trend that's making the rounds it's called Vulturing.

Vulturing: Dating trend that no one wants to happen to them

Hypergamy - where individuals are attracted to partners of higher socioeconomic status. According to a new study, many US residents had a positive view of this practice and admitted they were interested in finding a partner with a higher socioeconomic status to support and enhance their lives. Watch in for more details!

Decoding hypergamy: The dating trend that is sweeping 40% of Americans

The holiday season is the most cheerful time of the year. However, it also brings a lot of pressure. From buying gifts to hosting dinner, several chores keep couples busy, due to which they can lose their spark.

The holiday season is the most cheerful time of the year. However, it also brings a lot of pressure. From buying gifts to hosting dinner, several chores keep couples busy, due to which they can lose their spark. Experts have now coined a word for this feeling. Tinselling is when a couple struggling with their relationships get too swept up in seasonal sparkle over the holidays. Tina Wilson, a relationship expert and founder and CEO of Wingman, a free dating app that lets your friends pick your match, devised the term 'tinselling' to describe the emotion couples feel when they try to bury their true feelings amid the cosy-looking chaos of the holiday season. "The name draws inspiration from the shiny, cheerful veneer of tinsel, used to decorate during the festive season, covering what is beneath," the app creator recently told Tyla. According to Wilson, the hope of a Christmas miracle often distracts couples from addressing existing problems in their relationship. ALSO READ | French couple lose court battle over rare African Ngil mask worth $4.6mn During the holiday season, couples put on a facade of harmony and togetherness while ignoring the problems in their relationship. Couples deliberately distract themselves until the joy of Christmas fades away and the hard, cold light of the new year forces them to face reality and each other. Wilson warned people about the harmful impacts 'tinselling' has on a relationship. Nicole Sodoma, divorce attorney and the author of Please Don't Say You're Sorry, told The New York Post, "Tinselling is an easy way to get through the holidays by ignoring the signs telling you something is broken or not right for you in the relationship. So, why wait for the inevitable to happen?" Sodoma agreed that negligence doesn't bring peace in relationships. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, ending the holiday season, couples call it quits instead of fixing their relationships. Due to this, January has become the "divorce month." Sodoma advised couples who still have hope for a Christmas miracle to speak to their partner about how they feel instead of ignoring their issues. She said, "Maybe it's the children, the routine, or the fear of being alone. Whatever it is for you, being clear and candid with your partner about your feelings upfront may help to lay the groundwork for the new year." (With inputs from agencies)

Tinselling: Relationship experts warn couples over THIS new holiday dating trend. Know what it is

The latest to catch everyone's attention is something called stack dating. The increasingly fast-paced world we live in has made dating an overwhelming task. Gone are days when people spent hours getting ready for a first date. They are now on the lookout for a time-efficient method of dating and also one that does not involve a lot of pressure and this is called stack dating also known as errand dating.

Stack Dating: Decoding the latest dating trend in town

We all want to look good for ourselves as well as our partners. Well, it turns out that men get more active with their style, skincare and overall appearance when they enter into a relationship and this phenomena is called the 'girlfriend effect'.

The latest dating trend in town: Girlfriend effect, explained | World News | WION

There is a new trend nowadays called 'micro-cheating', this trend refers to subtle behaviours that may hint at emotional disloyalty within a committed relationship. It refers to the acts of seemingly trivial inappropriate behaviours that occur outside of one's devoted relationship.

Micro-Cheating: The new dating trend

This year, wedding festivities and celebrations are back in full force at wedding-related functions and events. Weddings can be pleasant, but they can also cause tension and anxiety because of social and familial expectations to be married, especially for unmarried women in India. 
 
According to a recent study by the dating app, Bumble, nearly 2 in 5 (39 per cent) Indian daters believe that their families urge them to make traditional matches around the wedding season. When asked when they intend to get married, 39 per cent of respondents said&nbsp;that they feel under pressure. During the Indian wedding season, nearly a third (33 per cent) of the unmarried Indians surveyed say they feel compelled to enter a committed, long-term relationship. 
 
In addition to the emphasis on togetherness at this time, single-shaming makes people feel as though they are being evaluated for being single. This usually happens as a result of unwanted inquiries and views about how they date. Single shaming, which refers to the concept that being single is only a temporary situation that needs to be rapidly addressed, is entrenched in pop culture and societal expectations in India. 
 
The dating trend 'Consciously Single' is becoming more popular in India during this wedding season, according to Bumble, as single people, particularly women, are consciously choosing to remain single and not compromise on their preferences while being more deliberate about who and how they want to date.

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According to a recent study by the dating app, 81 per cent of women polled in India said they felt more at ease being unmarried and living alone. When dating someone, 63 per cent of respondents say they won't give in to their preferences, needs, or requirements. In fact, according to a survey, 83 per cent of women say they are content to wait until they find the right person. 
 
"The shaadi (wedding) season in India often brings experiences of single-shaming with questions and judgement about our dating lives. Often, the identity of a single woman is synonymous with being unmarried. This single-shaming also means that single women are anxious about attending wedding functions or family events in anticipation of people telling them that they are not trying hard enough, or trying to set them up in the traditional way. Attending a loved one's wedding instead of celebrating then often becomes a source of anxiety, when it shouldn't be!" shares Samarpita Samaddar, India Communications Director, Bumble.

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"Consciously Single trend shows more women are being intentional in how and who they want to date. On Bumble, women are in control, choosing who and how they want to date, and what is important to them. We want to encourage women to date on their own timelines, making the best first moves as and when they want!" she adds. 
 
Tips on how to navigate the wedding season: 
 
When your parents ask, "When will you get married?"&nbsp;a smooth and respectful answer could be, "I'm focusing on myself right now and many things that are important to me." After all, we spend most of our time with ourselves. Therefore, focusing on yourself, treating yourself and paying close attention to your own needs and desires is a very important skill to master. 
 
When that aunty suggests, "My nephew would be a great match for you!" 
 
Who hasn't been there? Other people regularly think you would be a wonderful match for someone just because they are also single. Personality, interests, life goals or other needs don't seem to matter in front of societal expectations to get married within a set timeline. Stay cool as you can say, "I know you mean well, but I prefer taking control of my dating life when I feel like it. I will date on my own terms and that's better I think." 
 
If mom asks, "Don't you want children? You'll be all alone after us." 
 
Responding in a kind but determined way, "Thank you for your concern. I'm moving at my own pace," would be a competent answer in this situation. Your mom's concern is understandable, however, you should not let this stress you out and focus on your priorities.

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When that relative or your neighbour wants to know, "Where is your better half?" 
 
The term "better half" implies that one is not complete and less significant without this other person. Instead, we should see ourselves as a whole and worthy without a partner. Our happiness grows through self-awareness and maturity. You could answer something like: "Which half? I'm here, quite completely - and that feels really great!"

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This year, wedding festivities and celebrations are back in full force at wedding-related functions and events. Weddings can be pleasant, but they can also cause tension and anxiety because of social and familial expectations to be married, especially for unmarried women in India.

This year, wedding festivities and celebrations are back in full force at wedding-related functions and events. Weddings can be pleasant, but they can also cause tension and anxiety because of social and familial expectations to be married, especially for unmarried women in India. According to a recent study by the dating app, Bumble, nearly 2 in 5 (39 per cent) Indian daters believe that their families urge them to make traditional matches around the wedding season. When asked when they intend to get married, 39 per cent of respondents said that they feel under pressure. During the Indian wedding season, nearly a third (33 per cent) of the unmarried Indians surveyed say they feel compelled to enter a committed, long-term relationship. In addition to the emphasis on togetherness at this time, single-shaming makes people feel as though they are being evaluated for being single. This usually happens as a result of unwanted inquiries and views about how they date. Single shaming, which refers to the concept that being single is only a temporary situation that needs to be rapidly addressed, is entrenched in pop culture and societal expectations in India. The dating trend 'Consciously Single' is becoming more popular in India during this wedding season, according to Bumble, as single people, particularly women, are consciously choosing to remain single and not compromise on their preferences while being more deliberate about who and how they want to date. Also read: Beauty resolutions to achieve clear and healthy skin in 2023 According to a recent study by the dating app, 81 per cent of women polled in India said they felt more at ease being unmarried and living alone. When dating someone, 63 per cent of respondents say they won't give in to their preferences, needs, or requirements. In fact, according to a survey, 83 per cent of women say they are content to wait until they find the right person. "The shaadi (wedding) season in India often brings experiences of single-shaming with questions and judgement about our dating lives. Often, the identity of a single woman is synonymous with being unmarried. This single-shaming also means that single women are anxious about attending wedding functions or family events in anticipation of people telling them that they are not trying hard enough, or trying to set them up in the traditional way. Attending a loved one's wedding instead of celebrating then often becomes a source of anxiety, when it shouldn't be!" shares Samarpita Samaddar, India Communications Director, Bumble. Also read: Moisturiser, toner, serum: Correct order for your skincare routine, according to dermatologists "Consciously Single trend shows more women are being intentional in how and who they want to date. On Bumble, women are in control, choosing who and how they want to date, and what is important to them. We want to encourage women to date on their own timelines, making the best first moves as and when they want!" she adds. Tips on how to navigate the wedding season: When your parents ask, "When will you get married?" a smooth and respectful answer could be, "I'm focusing on myself right now and many things that are important to me." After all, we spend most of our time with ourselves. Therefore, focusing on yourself, treating yourself and paying close attention to your own needs and desires is a very important skill to master. When that aunty suggests, "My nephew would be a great match for you!" Who hasn't been there? Other people regularly think you would be a wonderful match for someone just because they are also single. Personality, interests, life goals or other needs don't seem to matter in front of societal expectations to get married within a set timeline. Stay cool as you can say, "I know you mean well, but I prefer taking control of my dating life when I feel like it. I will date on my own terms and that's better I think." If mom asks, "Don't you want children? You'll be all alone after us." Responding in a kind but determined way, "Thank you for your concern. I'm moving at my own pace," would be a competent answer in this situation. Your mom's concern is understandable, however, you should not let this stress you out and focus on your priorities. Also read: Forget pink blush, Gen-Z is obsessed with orange, blue, yellow and even white blushers When that relative or your neighbour wants to know, "Where is your better half?" The term "better half" implies that one is not complete and less significant without this other person. Instead, we should see ourselves as a whole and worthy without a partner. Our happiness grows through self-awareness and maturity. You could answer something like: "Which half? I'm here, quite completely - and that feels really great!" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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