Welp, Dakota Johnson Has a Type
The Internet’s favorite “quiet luxury” icon, Dakota Johnson, has officially entered a new era. After nearly eight years of dating Chris Martin (the human equivalent of an acoustic guitar and a green juice), she’s been spotted getting very cozy with musician Role Model (aka Tucker Pillsbury).
And honestly? We’re here for it. Not just because they look cool – they do– but because Dakota is doing what everyone should do after a long-term breakup: Breaking the mold.
The “Type” Trap: Why We Get Stuck
We all have a “type.” For Dakota, it’s clearly “men who can write a bridge and chorus.” But let’s look at the data:
The Ex: Chris Martin. Age 49. Serious, established, “Fix You” energy.
The New Beau: Role Model. Age 28. Edgy, Gen Z-adjacent, “indie-pop heartthrob” energy.
Dakota didn’t just change her partner; she changed the vibe. She traded in the stadium rock and the 20-year age gap for someone who’s basically the same age as her favorite vintage T-shirt. She realized that just because you liked “mature and musical” for a decade doesn’t mean you’re legally obligated to date a retiree next.
Why You Need a “Dating Pivot”
When a long-term relationship ends, our instinct is often to find a “Carbon Copy” (same personality, different face) or a “Reactionary Opposite” (the human version of a rebound rebellion).
But the real magic happens in the Pivot.
If you’ve spent years dating the “Corporate Professional” who schedules sex on a shared Google Calendar, maybe it’s time to date the “Creative Soul” who doesn’t know what a 401k is. If you always date the “Older, Stable Type,” why not see what someone with a little more… youthful spontaneity (and a better skincare routine) has to offer?
The Perks of Dating “Off-Brand”
New Perspectives: You’ll go to places you never went with your ex. (Think: dive bars instead of wine tastings).
Zero Comparison: It’s hard to compare a 28-year-old TikTok star to a 49-year-old Coldplay frontman. The slate is clean.
Self-Discovery: You might realize that the things you thought were “dealbreakers” were actually just habits.
Stop Playing It Safe
If Dakota Johnson—a woman who literally grew up in Hollywood royalty—can step outside her comfort zone and date a guy eight years her junior who goes by the name “Role Model,” you can definitely stop swiping on the same three guys named Dave who work in Finance.
Your “type” is clearly not working if you’re currently single, so why keep ordering the same bland appetizer?
Ready to find your own version of a “Role Model”? At OBC, we’re all about the casual, the fun, and the “why the hell not?” Stop dating your past and start dating your future. Whether you want someone older, younger, or just completely different from your ex, we’ve got millions of members ready to help you break the mold.
