Maybe you’ve heard of ghosting but what about caspering, haunting, and cloaking?
A complete guide to every modern dating term you never knew
Hi friends!
Something a little different from me today. I was talking to a friend the other day when she told me about her dating life. It turns out that the world has moved on a LOT since I was last single.
After learning about haunting (where someone ghosts you but still “haunts” you by stalking you on social media ) and Zootie calls (like a booty call but on Zoom), I thought I could have a good laugh by researching the crazy practices that have cropped up recently.
I did indeed get a good laugh but I also came to realize how important it is for single people to have an awareness of things like gaslighting and hoovering - which are subtle forms of psychological abuse and manipulation. If I had known about these behaviors in the past, it would have helped me walk away from unhealthy situations much quicker. I think it would also be helpful to most people experiencing some of the negative behaviors to know that they are not alone in being treated a certain way.
So, whether you have just returned to the dating jungle after a while and need a road map or are just a keen cultural observer of human behavior and would like a good laugh - I’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to every modern dating term you never knew which I will continue to update as I discover more. Click on the button below and enjoy!