DDG DATING DICTIONARY FOR GEN-Z

A GEN-Z'S GUIDE TO MODERN DATING AND ITS SHENANIGANS!

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Ever been led on by a person to believe that they like you, lost contact with someone only for them to reappear and act like nothing happened or seen the spark fizzle out when you finally move in with the one? In the dating arena, every twist has a name and reason—if you're in the loop. Modern-day dating is far from the good ole' golden days. Married or engaged are not the only relationship statuses to post on your social media bios. The dating nouveau believes in straightforward communication and upholding their self-formed principles on higher grounds than any others. New norms reign, with creative labels for every relationship nuance.

Whether you're navigating Gen-Z's dating landscape or just starting, this dating dictionary will be a god sent saviour that will either clear the haze or make you back out from the idea of dating.

Avalanching: If you have been swiping right on everyone, no matter the age or location, just to score a date for Valentine's Day, then you are avalanching, my mate!

Breadcrumbing: That one match who sent you the best flirty texts and made extravagant plans of meet-up just to never follow through? Well, they were breadcrumbing-giving just enough attention to keep you hooked. Benching: Gen-Z embraces “the more, the merrier,” as they keep one or two people on the backburner while exploring other options. This means all the plans you make never come to fruition and are always blamed on some sudden necessity.

Beige-Flag: The era of flags seems to persist! Know how some habits or hobbies of your partner give you the ick but not enough to stop dating them? That's their beige flag.

Cushioning: It might sound romantic, but it isn't! When a person keeps flirting with other people while being committed, they are cushioning or emotionally cheating so as to maintain other options.