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From ghosting to roaching: the modern dating glossary

A guide to dating terms that highlight when something isn’t right

From ghosting to roaching: the modern dating glossary
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07/07/2025 17:00 ‧ 3 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Modern dating can be a minefield because, while online dating has many advantages, it has also brought up a whole host of relationship hurdles to look out for.

You may have heard of ghosting, the mean trend where someone suddenly cuts off all communication, but have you heard of breadcrumbing? Or benching? Unfortunately, there’s a new wave of dating trends to be aware of; however, being prepared means that you'll be more aware of the warning signs next time you match with someone.

So, click on for a glossary of modern dating terms.

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