64% of Gen Z Turns to Manifestation and Psychics to Find Love
A new DatingNews survey reveals most Gen Z adults have tried mystical tactics in their romantic lives, driven by uncertainty and a loss of control.
A majority of Gen Z adults — 64% — have experimented with manifestation, psychics, or other mystical approaches to finding romantic partners, according to a new DatingNews survey that highlights a striking generational shift in how young Americans navigate dating. The findings point to an unconventional but increasingly common toolkit that goes well beyond swiping on apps.
Relationship coaches and psychologists say the trend is less about belief in the supernatural and more about a deep-seated desire for agency in an unpredictable world. "People don't feel like they're in control," one relationship coach noted, capturing the emotional undercurrent driving so many young daters toward rituals and readings. A psychologist cited in the report echoed that sentiment, pointing to pervasive uncertainty as a key catalyst.
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Gen Z came of age during a pandemic, economic volatility, and rapid social change — conditions that behavioral experts say can push individuals toward seeking meaning and reassurance wherever they can find it. Mystical practices offer a sense of structure and hope in a dating landscape that can feel chaotic and deeply impersonal, particularly as algorithmic matchmaking dominates the scene.
The data suggests this isn't fringe behavior confined to a small subset of believers. With nearly two-thirds of the generation having tried at least one mystical tactic, the phenomenon reflects broader anxieties about intimacy, connection, and the future. Coaches who work with young clients say acknowledging that loss of control is often the first step toward healthier dating habits — mystical shortcut or not.
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