Hinge Reports 217% Jump in 'Chalant' Searches as Daters Embrace More Open Pursuit
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 6
Hinge Reports 217% Jump in 'Chalant' Searches as Daters Embrace More Open Pursuit
2 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 6
Summary
Hinge said searches for “chalant” on its app jumped 217% last year, pointing to growing interest in a dating style centered on openly showing interest.
Logan Ury, Hinge’s director of relationship science, said the shift reflects people becoming more comfortable expressing passion instead of trying to appear less invested.
That approach pushes back against old dating habits such as waiting days to call after a first date, recasting directness as a strength rather than a risk.
Matthew Hussey said many daters still overprotect themselves in a landscape where “no one’s winning,” suggesting the trend reflects a broader reaction against emotional detachment.