Dating trends 2023: From ghosting to stonewalling, toxic patterns that made news in 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Dating trends 2023: From ghosting to stonewalling, toxic patterns that made news in 2023

Hindustan Times  

Dating trends 2023: Dating in modern times is a lot different than how it used to be earlier. However, things can also get toxic in very less time, and while we may have a difficult time figuring out what is healthy for us, we should keep a watch on the relationship patterns, toxic trends and behavioural patterns that can affect us mentally, emotionally and even physically. Dating trends 2023: From ghosting to stonewalling, toxic patterns that made news in 2023 Here are a few toxic dating patterns that were the highlight of this year: We're now on WhatsApp. Blame game: Engaging in blame game and not taking accountability for our own actions can create a lot of distance in the relationship, eventually leading to bitterness and separation.

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Relationship expert reveals the simple reason why people get ghosted
2 days, 13 hours ago

Relationship expert reveals the simple reason why people get ghosted

Daily Mail  

She said being open and honest is better than conflict avoidance Sex and relationship therapist Karli Kucko said casual dating is to blame Most ghosters said that they simply lose interest in the person they are dating While the term 'ghosting' only appeared in colloquial language in the past decade, the concept of going completely silent on someone after some …

Experts issue warning over new 'floodlighting' dating trend
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Experts issue warning over new 'floodlighting' dating trend

Daily Mail  

Dating in 2025 involves navigating a minefield of red flags such as gaslighting, abusive or controlling behaviour, and love-bombing. Not to be confused with 'trauma-dumping', or sharing traumatic experiences in a way that might be overwhelming for the listener, 'floodlighting' involves divulging lots of sensitive details about their lives very early in a relationship Experts have warned that 'floodlighting' can …

A dating dictionary with 10 trending terms to help you survive modern love
4 months ago

A dating dictionary with 10 trending terms to help you survive modern love

India Today  

Navigating the world of online dating in 2024 is like stepping into a linguistic labyrinth. The digital-first ‘relationship’ often leaves one person emotionally hooked and the other completely detached. This is when someone cuts off direct contact but continues to linger on your social media, liking your posts or viewing your stories without actually engaging. Watching and engaging with someone’s …

Prowling: The new toxic dating trend you need to be aware of
1 year, 8 months ago

Prowling: The new toxic dating trend you need to be aware of

India TV News  

Dating in the 21st century can be a risky task. One particularly concerning dating trend is ‘prowling’, or the practice of seeking out potential romantic interests from someone and ghosting them without their knowledge or consent. It can be hard to know if someone is ‘prowling’ you, and you may not even be aware it’s happening until it’s too late. …

From ghosting to phubbing: Toxic dating trends you need to know about
2 years, 1 month ago

From ghosting to phubbing: Toxic dating trends you need to know about

Hindustan Times  

Dating can be a wonderful journey of self-discovery, growth, and companionship. However, with the advent of technology and the increased use of social media, the dating landscape has changed dramatically, and along with it, new dating trends have emerged that can be harmful and toxic to individuals and relationships. It is important to be aware of these toxic trends and …

Year-ender 2022: 10 dating trends that made news this year
2 years, 3 months ago

Year-ender 2022: 10 dating trends that made news this year

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19 pandemic may have changed the way we look at dating and relationships. Year-ender 2022: 10 dating trends that made news this year "2022 has seen many waves when it comes to dating and relationships. Situationships "One of the most famous words in the dating world - ‘situationship’ became extremely popular as more and more people started committing to this …

Why people behave badly on dating apps
2 years, 10 months ago

Why people behave badly on dating apps

BBC  

Why people behave badly on dating apps Getty Images Cheating, ghosting and swiping – online dating brings out the worst in many people. While LeFebvre’s 2019 paper on ghosting didn’t focus exclusively on dating apps, many of the people she surveyed noted how “ghosting emerged simultaneously with mobile dating apps”, she says, suggesting the practice is somehow intertwined with meeting …

What dating, a minefield of micro-anxieties, can teach us
3 years, 4 months ago

What dating, a minefield of micro-anxieties, can teach us

Live Mint  

An evening coffee date that moved on to a buffet dinner. When communication can be calming “You’re thinking about what went wrong without even knowing if anything is actually wrong?,” my friend asked, when I ran out of questions to articulate my self-doubt. “After every 4-5 dates, I’m faced with the dreaded question of where the relationship is going, or …

The darkest side of online dating
3 years, 9 months ago

The darkest side of online dating

BBC  

The darkest side of online dating Getty Images There are lots of perks to online dating – but it has a worrying dark side that can leave some shaken. Most of what was happening in that world for me was dismissal – a lot of dismissal, a lot of being made to feel like I was of lesser value.” I …

The language of love: where do terms like ghosting and cuffing come from?
5 years, 1 month ago

The language of love: where do terms like ghosting and cuffing come from?

The Independent  

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The bizarre 2020 dating trends you need to know
5 years, 2 months ago

The bizarre 2020 dating trends you need to know

Daily Mail  

Navigating the dating scene can be challenging enough, but nowadays you even need to speak a different language in the search for love. While 'ghosting', 'catfishing' and 'cuffing' have gone mainstream, experts at leading dating app happn have predicted the emergence of some new dating terms in 2020, based on common dating behaviours and pop-culture trends. Pictured, stock image KEANU-ING …

Ghosting, kittenfishing and orbiting: A glossary of modern dating terminology
5 years, 10 months ago

Ghosting, kittenfishing and orbiting: A glossary of modern dating terminology

ABC  

What about stashed, or breadcrumbed? If you've spent time in the online dating world, it's likely you've been victim to at least one of these behaviours, even if you don't know what it's called. "Recognising people's behaviours and identifying them with a name, like ghosting, benching or cloaking — that gives you closure. "You know exactly what they are doing, …

Ghosting and other perils of modern dating: Are apps prompting people to abandon their partners?
6 years, 8 months ago

Ghosting and other perils of modern dating: Are apps prompting people to abandon their partners?

Firstpost  

Ghosting is a shameful experience for the person who is ignored or blocked, but it is also an indicator that the person who has ghosted them wants to avoid their feelings of discomfort Anyone who has ever been through a break-up would agree that they hurt and are painful. Now, modern dating seems to have stumbled upon a way of …

R-bombing: The new dating trend you may have already experienced
6 years, 10 months ago

R-bombing: The new dating trend you may have already experienced

The Independent  

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Ghosting, Benching and DTR: What these 13 popular dating terms really mean
8 years, 3 months ago

Ghosting, Benching and DTR: What these 13 popular dating terms really mean

The Independent  

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Ghosting: Have apps like Tinder killed off basic decency when it comes to dating?
9 years, 4 months ago

Ghosting: Have apps like Tinder killed off basic decency when it comes to dating?

The Independent  

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