benching
Benching is keeping someone as a backup option in dating: staying in touch just enough that they remain available, while…
Beginner
Dating
dry texter
A dry texter is someone whose messages are short, flat and low-effort: “k,” “lol,” “nice,” and not much else. Texting…
Beginner
alpha widow (PUA)
Slang from pick-up artist communities describing a woman supposedly unable to bond after dating an 'alpha male.'
Advanced
breadcrumbing
Breadcrumbing is giving someone just enough attention to keep them interested, without any real intention of committing. The occasional flirty…
Beginner
simp
A simp is someone who does way too much for a person they are attracted to, usually without getting much…
Beginner
amog (AMOG)
PUA acronym for 'Alpha Male Of Group,' meaning the dominant man in a social setting.
Advanced
catfish
A catfish is someone who pretends to be a different person online, usually to start a romantic relationship. They use…
Beginner
soft launch
To soft launch a relationship is to hint at it online without showing who the person is. Think of a…
Beginner
Cuffing Season
Cuffing season is the colder part of the year, when single people suddenly want a partner to stay in with…
Intermediate
ick
The ick is a sudden feeling of disgust or turn-off toward someone you were attracted to, often triggered by something…
Beginner
down bad
Down bad means you’re in a rough way, most often because you’re hopelessly into someone who doesn’t feel the same.…
Intermediate