Relation-Sipping: Gen Z's New Love Trend Ahead of Valentine's Day

• Relation-sipping is a new relationship trend focusing on small, personal gestures over grand, performative acts of love.
• A Pepsi-backed study reveals 77% of Gen Z daters prefer 'sips' over extravagant gestures, marking a shift from previous generations.
• Traditional romantic tropes like surprise trips or public social media posts are out, deemed intense or inauthentic by Gen Z.
• Top 'relation-sip' gestures include complimenting outfits, sending good morning texts, and remembering favorite foods or drinks.
• Gen Z values feeling seen and valued through these small gestures, with 65% reporting they'd be horrified by extravagant displays.