10 dating terms will help you navigate through modern love

Here are some dating terms to help you navigate through the maze of swipes and find validation in our shared struggles for love.

In a world of swipes, likes, and "unmatched" expectations, navigating through modern dating feels like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. Despite being more connected than ever through endless social media platforms and dating apps, deciphering the ever-evolving rules and trends of modern romance isn’t always a cakewalk. The only pain you need should be of your last heartbreak and not about having zero idea of every popular dating term that exists. It's not fair when all you want is to find love and end up clueless with terms like "ghostflirting" and "soft-blocking" thrown at you. Finding love feels like a mountain climb in itself but to know that something like "phubbing" is considered a legitimate relationship hazard makes it even tougher. That's why knowing these dating terms can help you be part of the GenZ crowd while providing us a sense of relief that we aren't the only ones struggling to find love. Luckily for anyone ready to make an effort to decode every possible term, we've got you covered.

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May these terms help you get through the modern dating maze -

Ghostflirting: When someone flirts with you through text or social media but disappears when it's time to meet up in person. Remember that time when you were all hyped up for a date with that charming texter, only for them to vanish into thin air at the last moment. 

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Swipebaiting: When people continuously swipe right on dating apps without any intention of actually engaging in conversation or meeting up, maybe just to see how many matches they can get. We all have a friend like that who downloads those dating apps just to Swipebait.

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Soft-blocking: Ignoring someone's messages or calls on social media platforms without outright blocking them. It's like being trapped in a one-sided conversation with a brick wall. You send messages from your side but all you get in return is the silence of the cyberspace. 

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Textlationship: Where emojis speak louder than words, and "LOL" is the closest thing to genuine laughter you'll get. Yeah, but it does make your emoji game stronger than your vocabulary. 

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Memeflirting: When people use memes to communicate or show their potential romantic interest. Because nothing says "I like you" quite like a perfectly timed and planned meme. If you are lucky, they will pass the same energy and before you know it, you're engaged in a meme war. 

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Zoommate:  Gone are the days when people believed that they have to go out to find a partner. The term is used to describe partners who you meet through virtual events or online communities. Zoom calls don't sound so stressful if they can potentially lead you to your next great love story. Who knows? Your next soulmate might just be a webcam away.

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FOMO dating: Jumping into relationships or swiping on dating apps because of a fear of missing out on potential opportunities or experiences. And yes, it makes no sense to anyone. 

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Zombieing: When someone who previously ghosted you suddenly reappears out of nowhere, as if rising from the dead. Zombies can significantly impact your mental healing process.  Watch out for those lurking in your message requests – they're the ones who ghosted you months ago but suddenly resurrect themselves with a 'Hey, long time no talk!'. It's your sign to block their way to your chat box.

Wokefishing: When someone pretends to be more socially conscious or politically aware than they actually are to attract potential partners. You think Zombies are the biggest threat? Wait till you see someone wokefishing.

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Matchmaker manipulation: When you let your friends and family play the Cupid. It's effective but sometimes also  lead to awkward encounters and incompatible connections if your cupid has some questionable taste.

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