A new dating trend has taken off in China where young people refer their exes to new partners, just like job referrals. This idea started on social media with a viral request asking for an “internal referral” for a boyfriend. People began posting detailed profiles and honest feedback about their exes, helping strangers pick trustworthy partners. For example, one comment recommended a boyfriend as “generous” if they ever broke up. Another wrote a neat resume-like profile, mentioning age, height, job, and personality, even listing downsides like “a bit of a mama’s boy.” Some gave “user manuals” describing habits like liking soy milk or needing time to calm down when upset. Some even joked about referring their husbands, saying they are perfect for people wanting kids but who don’t have time to raise them. This referral method has helped some find new matches successfully. The key reason behind this trend is a lack of trust in modern dating apps. Many fear scammers, fake profiles, or cheaters. So, they prefer “second-hand” partners who are proven by past relationships. As one person said, “The risks of a blind search are too high.” Another added, “No matter how good a stranger looks, it does not compare to the two keywords from an ex: ‘Dated. Recommended.’” However, some worry this trend makes people feel like commodities, comparing it to “shopping for vegetables.” Online, many find the trend amusing, with one commenting, “The world has finally gone crazy in a way I no longer understand.” Another asked, “If guys are referring their ex-girlfriends, does that not feel greasy and gross?” This quirky, transparent, and sometimes funny approach shows how young Chinese are inventing new ways to find love in a tricky dating world.