In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

Many people are seeking to automate and optimise all areas of their lives, and dating is no exception. A new wave of AI dating assistants is emerging, helping users to strike up conversations with new matches – but whether this will lead to lasting IRL connections is yet to be seen.

eHarmony’s Dating Diaries research unpacks the intersection of dating and social media in the lives of young people, revealing that some find influencers to be a turn-off. With new social media apps growing in popularity, people are rethinking how they engage with influencers and brands alike.

How is a cost of living crisis changing dating? Why is everlasting love back on the agenda? What's driving people's interiors obsession? And why is parenting becoming more positive? Explore the key behaviours shaping people's domestic lives.

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.