The time has come for you to wipe your tears from that three-month situationship and talking stage... Gen Z has now made additions to the dating dictionary. So take notes...and maybe, grab a tissue because things are about to get too relatable (cries in a corner).
TEXTATIONSHIPS (DID YOU EAT? NO, I WENT ON A HUNGER STRIKE)
Say hi to textationship-the dating equivalent of edging...think about all the excitement and anticipation, with a big nothing at the end. Imagine being in a 24/7 text marathon...but with someone who gives you the side-eye reserved for last season's Prada when you bump into them in person.
Let me break it down for you, soon enough one of you gets attached waiting for text notifications, only to be met with a brick wall of the "I was busy" excuse, while the other one just needs an AI-generated support system. Like every Gen Z casual dating tale, when the attached one gains self-respect, they ask "What are we?", which generates a lame excuse for an answer followed by soft ghosting.
Shaina, a college student, says when she was about to have the DTR talk with her probable SO, his casual response was: "I'm not ready to get into a relationship. Let's be friends and see where it goes". Sweethearts, if you miss playing Episode (yes, that storytelling app), just install it...that is less embarrassing!
PINK FLAG (ICKS & CHANGES)
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