As dating continues to evolve , so does the language we use to describe it. these terms don’t just reflect funny trends , they also help people name their emotional experiences in a digital, fast paced world.
Many of these terms can help individuals identify unhealthy and potentially abusive patterns in their relationships, and in some cases empower people to set boundaries and standards.
1. Delulu
When someone entertains unrealistic romantic fantasies . A shortened form of delusional , that describes someone believing things that are not real , often as a form of extreme wishful thinking or hopeful delusion.
2. Rizz
Originated from word charisma , it is an ability to attract or charm a potential sexual or romantic partner with their charisma . It is an abbrevation to charisma . someone who can easily attract or seduce a romantic partner .
3. Situationship
Some level of romantic or sexual involvement , where one person is confused about where they stand without the title or the commitment.
4. Beige Flag
A quirky or slightly odd trait not a dealbreaker but still noticeable. that is neither negative like green flag nor negative like red flag but someone slightly odd, neutral, or mildly annoying. but doesn’t impact your overall judgement of the person.
5. Submarining
When someone ghost you and returns like nothing happend.
6. Ghosting
Cutting off communicatiopn without explanation.
7. Orbiting
It is similar to ghosting , however in this case the individual sticks around on social media . even after ending things may continue to watch reply or like on your social media accounts
8. Banksying
A slow , quiet fade out of someone’s life. where a person gradually emotionally withdraws fron a relationship without direct conversation . leaving the other person without closure.
9. Zombieng
Similar to submarining a person who comes back from the dead after ghosting just like a zombie.
10. Icing
Putting a relationship on pause without fully ending it.
11. Floodlighting
Oversharing drama trauma or emotionmasl comtent early on in the vname of being vulnerable .
12. Dry Dating
Choosing to date without alcohol focusing on emotional clarity and genuine connection.
13. Love Bombing
When someone overwhelms you with affection, love and care. sometimes manipulation .
14. Soft Launch
making a relationshipp public in a more low key and stealthy way . purposelu excluding their face or identity only showing they are with someone sand in a relationship
15. Hard Launch
Making a relationship publib by posting confirmation of their relationship bnon social media.
16. Affordating
Referring to the act of going on affordable or low cost dates.
17. Benching
keeping someone around as a backup while pursuing other dating options.
18. Breadcrumbing
A maipulation tactic used in dating , like leading someone on. doing just enough to keep them around employing the bare minimum charm , attention, or interaction towards another person .
19. Catfishing
A classic term on this list it is a form of online impersonation seen in dating seen in dating . like a person who catfishes simply uses another persons photos and identity authentically presenting their own personality and emotions . some people even take it further by impersonating celebrity or other figures
20. Concious Uncoupling
Not breaking up the messy way , and ending a relationship in a healthier way.
21. Green Flag
Refers to positive qualities or good signs seen in a person.
22. Red Flag
Signs that someone would not make a good romantic partner . Having a bad personality , it describes as a warning signal.