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26.01.2024 - 17:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
January might feel like the longest month ever, with the days dragging on endlessly. But fortunately, there isn't long left, with February just around the corner.
With it comes Valentine's Day - an occasion that's a bit like marmite with us Brits. Especially for those of us who are single, it can be a rather bleak holiday. According to new dating app FindingTheOne.com, which polled 800 singletons currently signed up to its waiting list, 64% of people think Valentine’s Day is the most depressing time of the year.
But it appears that people are ramping up their efforts to make sure they’re not alone for the big day for 2024 – and the phenomenon has made way for a worrying new dating trend known as ‘avalanching’.
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It comes as 79% of people admit to swiping right more in January in search of a Valentine, fearing being alone on the 14th February, while 45% of singles say their dating non-negotiables go out the window when looking for a match this month, as age, location and looks take a back seat.
Sylvia Linzalone, dating expert at FindingTheOne, warns that the rush to find a match in time for Valentine’s Day could actually be counterproductive. She explains: “The spike in January swiping is a natural response to societal expectations and the desire for companionship during a season focused on love.
"Being single on Valentine’s Day can be quite a disheartening time for some, especially if you’re surrounded by loved up friends who are eagerly making plans for fancy dinners and romantic getaways.
She warned that the rush to find love in time for February 14 could have 'dire consequences,' as singles become swamped with matches. Dubbed avalanching,
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