Decoding 5 popular Gen Z dating terms

Decoding 5 popular Gen Z dating terms Pic: iStock Mid-Day Lifestyle By Raaina Jain Published Apr 28, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Chameleoning It is a situation where one person changes their personality, interests and behaviours to align with their partner`s personality. Pic: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Benching This term refers to one keeping another person on the sidelines as a backup option, while pursuing other romantic interests. Pic: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Zombieing Zombieing is used when someone reappears after having ghosted another person for a long time. Pic: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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