Things move fast in the world of dating.
But thankfully, we have Stephen Colbert on hand to explain — or should I say ‘romansplain’ — the hottest dating trends of the moment.
Take hesidating, for instance, which the Late Show host defines as “questioning whether you want to date at all.”
This general malaise when faced with the prospect of dating in such — don’t say it, don’t say it — unprecedented times (sorry), must surely make for some interesting pick up lines. Colbert suggests: “Hey, saw you across the bar and I couldn’t help but wonder if it’s worth the effort to ever speak to anyone at all. We’re both born astride of a grave and the yawning void awaits. Anyway, wanna get out of here? Not sure if I do.”
Handticipation, meanwhile, refers to “the anxiety that comes with being unsure with the physical boundaries that are acceptable due to social distancing from the pandemic such as whether to hug, handshake, or wave at your date.”
Haven’t you heard? Dumping is sooo passé. We know refer to ending a relationship as “resigning” when paired with the life lessons and clarity the pandemic has brought us.
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