With the first bank holiday of the year fast approaching, Bumble has predicted that the ‘Bank Holi-dating’ trend - which sees people use the long weekend to meet up with love interests - is set to be more popular than ever.
Research from the women-first dating app shows that the extended weekend is tipped to see a new movement of ‘double dating’ - but not in the traditional meaning of the phrase. Instead, the research found that people think the best timeframe to go on both a first and second date is within three days. What’s more, almost a quarter (23%) want to see their date again in person even sooner, within 48 hours of the first date.
Not only is ‘double dating’ the best way to get to know someone, but it could also be the way to a long lasting relationship. Bumble’s research revealed that a third (33%) of people lose interest in a potential partner after just four days, meaning there’s no better time to build on a romantic connection than the extended weekend.
