Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Master Class: 9 Dating Predictions for 2026


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How many times have you swiped through endless options and come up empty? You've got matches, you've got conversations, but you don't have clarity. And clarity is what dating in 2026 is all about.

In this episode, we share what the data is telling us about the future of dating and relationships. Damona isn’t making vague predictions; she shares 9 clear themes that are likely to emerge this year,grounded in research from major dating apps, relationship trends, and over 15 years of coaching singles through their love lives. We break down what "all or nothing" really means for your dating life, why effort is becoming the bare minimum, and how authenticity is actually your superpower.

This is the year singles stop negotiating with maybe.

  • Why 2026 is the year of all or nothing: clarity is replacing ambiguity
  • How "clear-coding" your intentions upfront is replacing ghosting and emotional labor
  • Why effort and consistency are becoming the bare minimum, not optional
  • The surprising shift around dinner dates and what it actually signals about romance
  • The declaration you’re likely to be making on your social media accounts
  • Why low-volume dating with high engagement is the new strategy that actually works
  • The biggest relationship buzzword of 2026
  • Track your patterns and move forward with clarity.

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