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In 2024, around *** percent of people in Germany were together for three years before they got engaged. Only **** percent of people were together for years before deciding to take the next step in their relationship.

Attitudes towards relationships

Relationships can start in many different ways, from a ‘meet-cute’ (a sweet first encounter that leads to falling in love), to meeting on dating apps or through friends. A relatively new way for people to find a potential partner are dating apps. The rise of apps such as Tinder, Bumble, or Parship, has revolutionized the dating scene. Over 18 percent of people aged 25 to 34 years old in Germany said that they currently use online dating services.

Weddings bells?

Engagements are usually followed by a wedding, so the question remains, what is important to Germans when planning the big day? When it comes to weddings, the biggest topic is often finance and how much people are willing to spend. Some items on which Germans spent the most were wedding rings and the wedding dress. Around ** percent of people spent between and euros on their wedding rings. When it comes to behavior at the nuptials, **** people saw it as absolutely off-limits for the guests to wear a white dress. **** people also did not find it terribly outrageous to come to the wedding without a gift.