Dating Glossary
Dating terms decoded. From breadcrumbing to zombieing — what they mean, why people do them, and what to do about it.
Talking Stage: Definition and Signs It's Going Nowhere
You've been 'talking' for six weeks and have zero dates to show for it. Congrats, you live here now.
Slow Fade: Definition, Signs, and What To Do About It
It's the PR-managed exit. Polite enough that nobody can call her out, cold enough that it still works.
Rizz: Definition and How to Actually Have It
It's not a line. It's not a look. It's a vibe you either build or you don't.
Red Flags in Dating: Definition and the Most Common Ones
She's showing you exactly who she is. The question is whether you're paying attention.
Orbiting: What It Means and What To Do About It
She stopped texting. She's still watching every story you post. Welcome to orbiting.
Negging: Definition, Origin, and Why It Still Works When You Do It Right
Everyone loves to dunk on it. The guys quietly using it well aren't writing think-pieces about why it's bad.
Gaslighting in Dating: Definition, Examples, and How To Respond
If you keep apologizing for things you don't remember doing, the problem isn't your memory.
Situationship: Definition, Signs, and How To Get Out
It's not a relationship. It's not nothing. It's the worst of both, and it's quietly eating your year.
Love Bombing: Definition, Signs, and Why It's a Red Flag
If it feels like a fairy tale in week one, ask yourself who writes the sequel.
Ghosting: Definition, Why It Happens, and How To Handle It
She didn't die. Her phone didn't break. She decided you weren't worth one sentence. Believe her.
Frame Control: Definition and How to Use It
Whoever's frame is stronger writes the rules of the room. Here's how to make sure it's yours.
Cuffing Season: Definition and How to Use It
The weather drops, loneliness spikes, and everyone wants someone warm. Here's how to play it.
