The dating app for Black singles just released survey data showing younger users are ditching performative dating for actual compatibility checks. BLK polled over four thousand people and found that Gen Z daters are screening matches way earlier based on religion, politics, money views, and family goals before wasting time.
About half bring up dealbreakers within the first conversations, while most discuss them during early dates. Church meetups and creative spaces are becoming popular spots to find partners since mutual friends can verify someone's character. More than half the users want partners who actively practice their faith as proof of discipline. Political alignment and civic engagement also matter when deciding whether to pursue someone.
The report highlights new terms like ghostlighting, when exes vanish, then gaslight you about disappearing and resurrection, which means giving ghosts another shot if they prove they changed. Most users treat relationships like investments and regularly evaluate if they're getting emotional returns through support and consistency instead of stress.
About half bring up dealbreakers within the first conversations, while most discuss them during early dates. Church meetups and creative spaces are becoming popular spots to find partners since mutual friends can verify someone's character. More than half the users want partners who actively practice their faith as proof of discipline. Political alignment and civic engagement also matter when deciding whether to pursue someone.
The report highlights new terms like ghostlighting, when exes vanish, then gaslight you about disappearing and resurrection, which means giving ghosts another shot if they prove they changed. Most users treat relationships like investments and regularly evaluate if they're getting emotional returns through support and consistency instead of stress.
