Do you really know? What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?
Aug 12, 2025
Unpack the rising trend of bae-realing in online dating, which emphasizes authenticity over curated images. Discover how the Covid-19 pandemic shifted singles' priorities toward genuine connections. The discussion includes the origins of the term and its appeal in a world filled with superficial interactions. As dating evolves, this refreshing movement is seen as a radical and honest breath of fresh air, encouraging transparency in profiles and relationships.
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Origin Of Bae‑realing
- The term references the BeReal app from France, launched in 2020.
- It inspired a dating trend valuing off‑guard authenticity over curated profiles.
BeReal's Daily Two‑Minute Rule
- BeReal sends one daily alert giving two minutes to post simultaneous front and back photos.
- The app shows how many times users retook images to encourage candidness.
Dating Sites Adopt Authenticity
- Plenty of Fish coined 'bae‑realing' to bring BeReal's honesty to dating.
- The trend discourages staged photos and prizes realistic self‑presentation.