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Why is your exciting new fling afraid of commitment? They may be a ‘flashpanner.’ | USA Today interview

2024-06-04T21:06:18-04:00By |Categories: Article, Dating Advice, Dating Tips for Men, Dating Tips for Women|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By Jenna Ryu Is your new fling afraid of commitment? My interview in USA Today explains the ‘flashpanner,’ a partner that moves from love bombing, to futurizing, then unexpectedly bolts. #flashpanner #afraidofcommitment #lovebombing Jenna writes, "Most people love the initial excitement during the early days of a relationship: The coziness of cuddling. The spontaneity of stolen kisses. But when things become more serious, some people instinctively leave.  Why? The latest dating trend is called "flashpanning," and it describes someone who indulges in the instant spark, only to ghost when [...]

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What is ‘pocketing’? This dating trend could say a lot about your relationship | Today.com feature

2024-04-30T11:35:06-04:00By |Categories: Article, Dating Advice, Interview, Relationship Expert|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By Joyann Jeffrey  “Pocketing” is a new term for the type of bad dating behavior that excludes you from your partner's social life. My feature in Today.com defines this form of social exclusion as well as how to change that dynamic: #pocketing #exclusion Joyann writes, "Let's face it. Not all relationships are great. Sometimes you want to shout it from the rooftops that you're dating someone new, while other times you just want to keep it to yourself. The practice of not telling others about [...]

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Benching vs. Cushioning vs. Breadcrumbing—Dating Terms Explained | InStyle feature

2019-09-26T22:35:02-04:00By |Categories: Dating Advice, Dating Games, Dating Tips for Women, Interview, Relationship Expert, Relationships, Sex|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

BY: OLIVIA BAHOU Nowadays, there’s seemingly a new dating term for every nuanced form of behavior. Relationship expert Susan Winter attributes our growing lexicon to the effect technology has on romance. The guy you were talking to on Tinder suddenly stops responding? You just got ghosted. Your kind-of boyfriend is being flaky? You’re probably being benched. Or maybe you're being breadcrumbed or cushioned—it's hard to tell. Why are the niche terms proliferating? here's an "ease and lack of rules around dating," she says. "There’s less commitment in general. These have become [...]

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“We’re Technically Dating” | Huffington Post interview

2024-09-24T17:23:24-04:00By |Categories: Breakups & Divorce, Dating Advice, Dating Games, Dating Tips for Men, Dating Tips for Women, Interview, Relationship Expert, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By Clarissa Silva “We’re Technically Dating” for The Huffington Post interviews relationship expert Susan Winter on breadcrumbing, and social media's affect upon modern daters.  Breadcrumbing is nothing new, it allows you to keep your options open while stringing someone else along with the least amount of effort or regard for the other person. Social media facilitating it is new. “Our interconnected world allows for brevity. Truncated messages = truncated emotions. Social media removes the effort involved in emotional dialogue. Why explain our feelings when we can [...]

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How to tell if someone is actually busy or just not that into you | Business Insider feature

2024-05-06T11:08:58-04:00By |Categories: Business Insider America, Dating Advice, Dating Games, Dating Tips for Men, Dating Tips for Women, Interview, Relationship Expert, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , |

By Talia Lakritz Susan Winter tells Business Insider how to tell if someone is actually busy or just not that into you. Why haven't they called yet? The INSIDER Summary: • Someone who's interested will immediately reschedule a canceled date. • If they're trying to blow you off, they'll be vague about when you'll see them next. • Go with your gut, and if all else fails, just ask whether they're feeling it. You're trying to plan a date, but your schedules just don't line up. When [...]

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