Exclusive:Golden retriever men are the new heartthrobs: Women are obsessing over soft, excitable and friendly men like Sam Thompson and Tom Holland after Taylor Swift started dating Travis Kelce

The latest global dating trend has singles seeking out a golden retriever boyfriend – fun-loving, doting, and eager to please.

The reign of bad boys and alpha males is apparently over. Instead, women long for a warm and affectionate partner that’s emotionally available and loving- otherwise known as a golden retriever boyfriend.

Brits only have to turn on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here to see golden retriever energy radiating out of Sam Thompson, 31, who bounces around the camp, and presumably continues to do so back home with girlfriend Zara McDermott, 26. 

Across the pond, pop sensation Taylor Swift, 33, ditched small-breed type Matty Healy for the softer golden retriever, Travis Kelce, 34. 

With a passion for home comforts while still loving their mums, the Golden Retriever boyfriend is on the rise among non-celebrities too. 

Golden retriever men are the new heartthrobs: Women are obsessing over soft, excitable and friendly men like Sam Thompson and Tom Holland after Taylor Swift started dating Travis Kelce
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17:34 BST 01 Dec 2023, updated 18:17 BST 01 Dec 2023
By Alanah Khosla For Mailonline
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The latest global dating trend has singles seeking out a golden retriever boyfriend – fun-loving, doting, and eager to please.

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The reign of bad boys and alpha males is apparently over. Instead, women long for a warm and affectionate partner that’s emotionally available and loving- otherwise known as a golden retriever boyfriend.

Brits only have to turn on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here to see golden retriever energy radiating out of Sam Thompson, 31, who bounces around the camp, and presumably continues to do so back home with girlfriend Zara McDermott, 26.

Across the pond, pop sensation Taylor Swift, 33, ditched small-breed type Matty Healy for the softer golden retriever, Travis Kelce, 34.

With a passion for home comforts while still loving their mums, the Golden Retriever boyfriend is on the rise among non-celebrities too.

Golden retriever boyfriend’s are the latest trend on the dating scene. Pictured is Sam Thompson, a golden retriever type

Golden retriever boyfriend’s are the latest trend on the dating scene. Pictured is Sam Thompson, a golden retriever type
Taylor Swift has recently started dating Travis Kelce (pictured), who is often associated with the cheerful dog
Taylor Swift has recently started dating Travis Kelce (pictured), who is often associated with the cheerful dog breed
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have fans gripped on their relationship- with many being praising Travis’ personality

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have fans gripped on their relationship- with many being praising Travis’ personality