You've often heard, "If you love, why fear?" But in this new era, Gen Z has a new philosophy: "If you love, why make noise?"

During this romantic Valentine's Day week, while everyone is posting photos with roses and teddy bears, some couples are adopting the trend of "quiet dating." Instead of displaying "couple goals" on Instagram, today's young generation is adopting "privacy" as their new love language. Let's find out what this "silent mode" of love is:

What is "quiet dating"?
According to senior psychologist Monica Sharma, "quiet dating" simply means dating quietly and discreetly. In this, you meet someone, go on a date, and develop a relationship, but don't make a big deal about it.

Especially at the beginning of a relationship, you don't share every little detail with your friends or family, nor do you post stories or statuses on social media. The purpose is to allow you to understand your relationship and strengthen it without any external pressure or public opinion.

Why are people choosing 'quiet dating'?
Freedom from overthinking - Experts say that when we tell friends everything about our date, their opinions begin to influence our decisions. Sometimes, instead of seeing the person's true self, we are influenced by their images or stories. In such a situation, not sharing details about your relationship or date allows you to see and understand the other person as they really are.

No drama, no pressure - When the world doesn't know who you're dating, no one will ask you unnecessary questions or offer unsolicited advice. This reduces the pressure on you. You can focus on your mental peace instead of trying to achieve a couple of goals on social media.

Away from appearances, closer to reality - Nowadays, people form relationships to impress others, but quiet dating focuses on how you truly feel with that person, not how you look in photos together. It emphasizes a genuine connection over appearances.

Out of the social media frenzy - Instead of announcing your relationship on Instagram (called a "hard launch"), this trend is about choosing privacy. This allows for a real-life experience, rather than the social media façade.

Important: "Keeping your relationship under wraps" doesn't mean you're hiding your partner from the world or keeping a secret. It simply means that you shouldn't rush to make it public until the relationship has reached a solid foundation.

This trend is quite popular among the new generation (Gen Z), who now view love as just a part of their lives, not the entire world. They now believe more in 'soft launch' (uploading photos without showing the face), quiet proposal or private engagement.

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