Friendfluence
Friends’ impact on a person's dating life
Example
so… are you going out with him again?
i don’t know. the group chat has thoughts
ah, the power of friendfluence
seriously. they’re basically my dating committee
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Friendfluence is a playful blend of "friend" and "influence" that refers to the impact a person's friends have on their dating life. The term emerged in the mid-2020s alongside other “-fluence” words inspired by influencer culture, and it gained traction through social media, dating blogs, and lifestyle publications (no single person is credited with creating it).
Today, friendfluence is commonly used in conversations about modern dating, especially among millennials and Gen Z navigating apps, group chats, and constant peer feedback. It captures everything from friends hyping you up before a first date to collectively vetoing a questionable match. The term is lighthearted but grounded in reality: friends often shape who you swipe right on, how you interpret red flags, and whether you give someone a second chance.