The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

How will rising inflation alter dating? What are families prioritising amid the squeeze? Why will ‘be nice to grandma’ be the new mantra across generations? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the social and economic shifts affecting Home and Relationships.

There are many cultural taboos in India surrounding sex, and young Indians are looking for non-judgemental spaces where they can have open conversations. Enter Dr. Cuterus, a trained doctor and health influencer, who’s helping to carve a safe space online where people can talk about intimate issues.

Hinge has released an iteration of its ‘Designed to be Deleted’ campaign targeted squarely at Gen Z. Using TikTokkers as narrators to establish an air of authenticity, the ad draws on the desires of a new generation of daters who are seeking a genuine romantic connection and fulfilling experiences.

Americans are tired of swipe culture. Instead, they want to slow down the hunt for matches, and build trust in dating apps as safe spaces. After tracking this in the Home and Relationships Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans to find out what they want from online dating.