In the evolving landscape of modern dating, new terms like 'Masterdating' and 'Fizzling' have emerged on social media this year. As Christmas approaches, a fresh addition to our romantic lexicon is 'Tinselling,' coined by Tina Wilson, the CEO of Wingman.?
This term captures the phenomenon where couples, inspired by the festive season's shiny and cheerful tinsel, attempt to hide their true feelings. Wilson draws a parallel with tinsel covering gaps in Christmas trees, symbolizing how couples conceal their relationship challenges during this time of the year.?
This insight reveals how couples navigate their connections during holiday pressures.
"The name draws inspiration from the shiny, cheerful veneer of tinsel, which is used to decorate during the festive season, covering what is beneath,"?Ms. Wilson explained, as per an article in the?New York Post.
"They [couples] choose to maintain a facade of harmony and togetherness. All while overlooking unresolved problems in the relationship,"?she added.?
Ms. Wilson characterized this as a "conscious choice" by couples to postpone addressing their issues until the New Year, highlighting January as the opportune time for partners to engage in conversations about their relationship, potentially leading to a breakup for a fresh beginning.
The dating expert also cautioned individuals about the detrimental effects of "tinselling" on relationships.?
According to Ms. Wilson, warning signs of a tinselling relationship include noticing an overly joyful partner immersed in the Christmas spirit.?However, when it comes to serious discussions, they consistently defer it to after Christmas or dismiss it altogether."
In a separate interview with the outlet, Nicole Sodoma, a marriage-loving divorce attorney, concurred that avoidance does not lead to relationship resolution.?
She noted that this trend has become so prevalent that January has gained the moniker "divorce month."
Additionally, 'tinselling' isn't the sole dating trend grabbing headlines this year. 'Penny method' has been labeled as the most toxic trend of the year, while 'Ground Hogging' takes the top spot as the dating trend to steer clear of.
The 'Penny method' revolves around gradually diminishing the effort initially invested in winning someone over at the beginning of a relationship, systematically reducing it until the person is content with the bare minimum.?
On the other hand, 'ground hogging' involves repeatedly dating or pursuing the same type of person while anticipating different outcomes each time.
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