Have you heard of the dating term "apocalypsing"? If not, you're lucky because that means it probably has never happened to you!
Apocalypsing, and I've learned, refers to treating a relationship like it will be your last relationship and getting serious very quickly. And thanks to the coronavirus pandemic we've been living in for 9 months now, it's become even more common for couples to fall into this exact behavior.
When you think about it, choosing to date at all during the pandemic is a bit of a commitment - you're trusting that the other person is being safe and taking all safety precautions from a pretty early point in your relationship. Of course many people are virtually dating before actually meeting up for dates, but even then! You're putting a lot of trust in each other from an early stage - to take care of each other's health.
While trying to predict the future of dating in the coming year, dating site Plenty of Fish revealed why "apocalypsing" is so common right now.
According to their study, one-third of singles said they know someone who has fallen into the apocalypsin trap, and further, one-third of Gen Z members say they themselves are personally guilty of getting intense a little too quickly.
Part of why this may be happening is that texting or video chatting with someone regularly can give people a false sense of really knowing them. And since that is the only way to get to know each other in the very early stages right now, a lot of people are falling into that category.
The positive news? Plenty of Fish Dating Expert Shannon Smith reveals that the bright side of the pandemic is that people are certainly taking dating more seriously. However, taking things more seriously doesn't mean singles should rush to move in together or get engaged in just a short number of weeks or months, okay?!
Do you know someone who is guilty of "apocalypsing"??
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