There’s a trend that seems to be emerging in the Australian dating scene, and it’s one that has women ready to pack up and move overseas to avoid it.
If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok lately, you’ve likely come across more than one video of someone complaining about how hard it is to date in Australia and how different the experience is overseas.
Seljan Ozan is one of those people, with the 24-year-old recently taking to TikTok to share her frustrations with her 69,000 followers.
“OK, but real question, is there something in the air in Australia?” she asked in the video.
“I travel a lot, whether interstate or overseas and [there is a] the dramatic difference in the way men speak and behave in different countries [compared to] Australia.”
Seljan said men in Australia often play catch-up and “want to chase”, while in America, for example, she finds men are much more forward and more likely to make the first move.
Her video quickly garnered hundreds of comments, many from other women who agreed with her.
One commenter said that unless she’s the one planning dates, she doesn’t go on them, adding that it was “so sad”.
Another claimed she had “never” been approached by a romantic interest in Australia, but noted that this is something that “always” happens when she visits other countries.
“I didn’t grow up in Australia and I noticed this absurd issue the second I landed here,” one said.
Seljan lives in Sydney but travels frequently domestically and internationally and told news.com.au that, in her experience, it’s “much easier” to date overseas.
She also said she experienced some backlash to her video from Austrian men, who claimed they were people like her with “high expectations” that made them reluctant to approach women.
However, she claimed that much of what she expects is just the “bare minimum” when it comes to dating.
“We see videos of people overseas literally sending a massive bouquet of flowers to their home just because their partner knows they’ve had a bad day and that’s the bare minimum,” she said.
“I just feel the standards are just very different in Australia compared to other countries.”
She said the dating situation in Australia is enough to make her consider going overseas to find a partner, with the 24-year-old actually set to return to America in December.
Europe is another popular destination that social media users have suggested for Aussies who want to experience a different dating scene.
This can also come with the added benefit of experiencing a summer trip to the Euros, which is a bucket list item for many Aussies.
Ashley Andrew, Group Marketing Manager for travel booking site Mix & Match, suggests avoiding peak times to get the best deals.
“Book the early bird flight specials usually in September or October to travel next year for the Euro summer to find the best flight deals and availability,” she told news.com.au.
“Fly in the off-peak season. Go ahead of the crowded summer season in April or May, or enjoy the end of summer and fall during October or November.”
To further help young Aussies realize their dreams of dating overseas, Mix & Match is offering $100 off international flights for students.
“Mix and Match Online Travel is excited to launch Student Flight Deals, helping students save up to $100* on international return flights. Easily compare airlines, find the best fares and fly now, pay later with Afterpay,” Ms Andrew said.
It also seems that young Aussies are leading the charge when it comes to prioritizing overseas travel right now, with new research from Finder showing a strong generational divide when it comes to holiday aspirations.
Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker found 54 per cent of Australians are planning a holiday in the next 12 months.
Gen Z and Millennials are much more likely to prioritize travel, with two in three respondents planning a trip within the next year.
That’s far more than older generations, with less than half of Gen X and Baby Boomers hitting the road in the next 12 months.
Young Australians are also more likely to book a holiday they can’t afford, with 35 per cent of Gen Zers and 22 per cent of Millennials admitting to doing just that.
That compares to just 11 percent of Gen Xers and 1 percent of Baby Boomers.
Angus Kidman, travel expert at Finder, said it’s clear young Australians are prioritizing experiences over material possessions, with travel topping the list.
“This generation is all about living life to the fullest, even if it means stretching the budget,” he said.
For those looking to travel on a budget, Mr Kidman suggests starting by setting realistic goals, creating a detailed itinerary and being flexible with departure dates.
“Using points to pay for flights can also save you stacks. I often use this for last minute travel,” he said.
“Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of budget-friendly destinations and ways to explore the world without breaking the bank.”
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