All Ears English Podcast AEE 2372: Ghosting and Dating Culture in the U.S.
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Mar 12, 2025 Dive into the complexities of U.S. dating culture, where ghosting and breadcrumbing have become commonplace. Discover how dating apps and social media shape relationships today. The hosts share personal experiences with the friend zone, revealing the emotional ups and downs of modern romance. They also discuss the implications of commitment during cuffing season. With insights into global dating practices, this conversation sheds light on evolving norms and essential dating vocabulary.
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Dating App Trends
- Dating apps are now the primary way people meet, often followed by connecting on Instagram.
- People often meet on dating apps and then look each other up on Instagram to send direct messages.
Breadcrumbing Defined
- "Breadcrumbing" is sending flirtatious messages without intending to commit.
- It's a negative behavior, similar to "leading someone on" in the past.
Ghosting Then vs. Now
- Ghosting existed before technology, but it was less defined.
- Now, ghosting means cutting off all communication without explanation, even when you're still visible online.