You know when they say sometimes the timing just isn’t right? Turns out, it’s not just a cliche friends tell you when things don’t go in your favour – especially when it comes to dating and relationships.

Whether a relationship has come to an end due to work commitments taking over or family issues that get in the way, “it was just bad timing” is often something we tell each other but rarely acknowledge in its entirety. However, a new dating trend is highlighting just how much timing impacts relationships and why there are some people we shouldn’t write off immediately.

According to Match, ‘thawing’ is an emerging dating trend that many singles are embracing in 2023. After a couple of years of unexpected events, from the pandemic to the cost of living crisis, people are becoming more empathetic to the struggles of everyday life. Now singles are keener than ever to be open and honest about their situation, leaving room to rekindle things with a former partner.

“Rekindling may take time, but with a dose of patience and leaving space for the other to rebuild dialogue, singles are hopeful it will lead to a date well worth the wait,” a Match spokesperson said.

Dating in 2023: ‘Thawing’ is the dating trend seeing singles rekindle old relationships that ended due to bad timing