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GenZ dating slang decoded: A guide to modern romance

Many are unfamiliar with new terms related to romantic relationships. Do you know what they are?

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Love?

More than just romance, some toxic relationships have specific purposes. Each term reveals that purpose.

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Zombieing

Lovers suddenly disappear, become unreachable, then return as if nothing happened. This is called zombieing.

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Kitten-fishing

Misrepresenting oneself on social media and dating apps to seem more attractive. This can involve photos and other information.

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Love Bombing

Showering someone with excessive affection and attention to manipulate them into a relationship is called love bombing.

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Throning

Marrying someone for social status and recognition, not love, is called Throning.

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Cuffing Season

Relationships that last from October to Valentine's Day, typically short-lived winter romances.

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Insta-gator

Relationships formed solely for social media attention, with everything shared online.

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