From Zombies to Thrones: A guide to the most viral dating trends

Zombieing: Disappearing and reappearing without explanation can leave someone feeling abandoned and confused. This erodes trust, the foundation of any relationship. Taking ghosting a step ahead, zombieing involves the other party popping back after leaving their partner on edge for weeks or months on end.

Kittenfishing: Slightly tweaking your online persona to impress someone may seem innocent, but it prevents genuine connection. Catfishing happens to be the more extreme version of this dating strategy. According to Munjaal, honesty, rooted in self-appreciation, is key to building trust and authentic love.

These dating trends can bring fleeting connections, and with them, a host of confusion. (Source: Freepik)

Cuffing Season: As the weather outside gets cooler and the winter months approach, people look for potential partners to couple up with. With social media flooded with posts and pictures of netizens flaunting their beaus, it is easy to fall for the perceived positives of being in a relationship. While the colder months inspire companionship, it’s important to build bonds that last beyond a season. Real connections focus on genuine appreciation, making relationships warmer, more meaningful, and more resilient.

These dating trends can bring fleeting connections, and with them, a host of confusion. But when grounded in gratitude, relationships tend to nurture and flourish. Gratitude nurtures trust, authenticity, and emotional balance- qualities that withstand trends and lead to deeper, lasting love.

How many of these terms do you know?