From Ghostlighting To Love Bombing, All About Relationship Terms And Labels That Entered The Dating World In 2024!

This year, the world of dating decided to bring a whole new range of relationship labels that would make your head spin! Here's a quirky list of them.

Okay, let’s be real. The world of dating is confusing enough as it is. But 2024? Forget about it. This year, the world of dating decided to bring a whole new range of labels that would make your head spin! From Benching to breadcrumbing, here’s a list of modern relationship terms and labels that shook the internet. Find out what each term means here!

Symbios*xuality

Symbios*xuality is a term used to describe an attraction to the energy shared between people in a relationship. It’s about being drawn towards a couple’s chemistry. 

Situationship

This magical term describes a relationship that’s… well, it’s a situation. You’re not quite dating, not quite friends, and definitely not ready to commit to anything. It’s like there’s bonding, but with more awkward silences and maybe some questionable Netflix and chill sessions.

Ghostlighting

It’s when someone disappears from your life (ghosting, duh!), but then randomly reappears months or even years later with lots of apologies and manipulation.

Fauxmance

This is a relationship that’s 100% fake. It is kind of like an illusion, which is often created for social media purposes or to boost someone’s ego. It’s basically a real-life version of a reality TV show romance, but without the cameras. 

Also Read: What Is Symbiosexuality, New Phenomenon Of Attraction People Are Unable To Wrap Their Heads Around?

Benching

This term means the art of keeping someone on the sidelines, just in case. You’re not exactly dating, but you’re not letting them go either. It’s like having a backup woman or man. 

Breadcrumbing

It is  dropping tiny hints of interest to keep someone hooked but never actually committing to anything. Here the other person is constantly guessing and hoping for more.

Beige Flags.

Red Flag and Green Flag are so outdated! Here’s a new flag. These are overlooked signs that someone might not be the best partner.

Love Bombing.

This is the intense display of affection that often happens at the beginning of a relationship. 

Also Read: 6 Signs Your Situationship Isn’t Going Anywhere And Why You Should Let Go!

First Published: December 30, 2024 1:37 PM