This Key Ingredient Missing from Many Relationships in 2025
Why Curiosity Might Be the Most Attractive Trait in 2025
First dates in 2025 are flopping—and a psychologist at Northwestern says it’s because curiosity is dying. Two big reasons:
First, I’d suggest that people are more self-focused than ever and aren’t practicing how to ask good questions. Second, thanks to social media, we often show up to a date already knowing what someone does for work, what kind of dog they have, and where they went last summer. So we skip right over curiosity… and with it, the spark.
But curiosity isn’t just important for dating—it’s the secret ingredient in any relationship, romantic or platonic. When you ask questions, show interest, and genuinely want to know more about someone, it makes them feel seen. It builds connection. Whether you’re sitting across from a date, a friend, or a coworker, curiosity is how you keep things alive and engaging.
