Boyfriend applications take off as Gen Z dumps dating apps for social media appeals

Boyfriend wanted, apply within.Gen Z romantic hopefuls are dumping the dating apps and moving the search for a partner to a very public forum — their social media accounts.

“So I just wanna let everybody know that in 2025 I will be accepting boyfriend applications.Yes, very exciting,” Anise Armstrong — @anisesarchive — proclaimed in a now-viral video boldly clarifying that “no uglies, no uneducated” need apply.

The sound bite quickly went viral and has now been used by hundreds of other single TikTokkers announcing their eagerness and requirements for a partner.In a follow-up video, Armstrong updated the list with the most common additions people added in her comments also forbidding broke people, people with children, Trump supporters, nonchalant or emotionally unavailable men and short kings.

“Lover boys only,” she declared.“Be obsessed with me or be gone.” The group consensus also added “interesting men only” and noted that her man must support her financially.

Meanwhile, others have shared more simplified requirements.“Is it too early to ask for applications for a winter boyfriend? Winter Wonderland? Matching pjs? Baking together?” TikTokker Molly Mae — @mollymaybrissettx — captioned a video.

“POV: looking for a gf to spend these ice cold cozy winter days with and cuddle the hell out of her,” Amber Charlotte — @ofc.amber — captioned a video of herself in a crowd holding a sign that says “I’m gay.” This isn’t the first time desperate singles have posted about their look for love.A paralyzed college student went viral in 2022 when he posted a “boyfriend application video” and an influencer attracted a lot of attention when she allegedly rejected 5,000 men who applied to date her, however, the online option seems to be growing in popularity as this new year kicks off.

Some are even using it to find a significant other for their loved ones.TikTokker @kell.mel jumped on the trend to advertise her YouTube...