6 Dating Terms Similar to Ghosting - But Somehow Worse

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    Font - 1. Submarining Submarining is similar to ghosting. Your suitor will disappear, and then out of nowhere, they emerge like nothing ever happened. They won't even acknowledge the radio silence. Just like a submarine, they'll dip in and out of your life.
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    Font - 2. Roaching "Roaching" is simultaneously dating several people and hiding it from them. Many people know that once you see one roach, there must be more hiding. This is another reason why the term exists. The person roaching you must have others somewhere "in the dark corners."
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    Font - 3. Benching For those that don't know, benching is when a team's coach prevents a player from participating, keeping them on the bench. A person will string someone along and "bench" them for a more promising relationship with someone else. If the promising option falls through, then the person will pick you to "play." It's basically another iteration of "plan b.
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    Font - 4. Pocketing/Stashing This is when you think things are going great, and you post cute, romantic pictures of you and your significant other. Then, you take a look at their social media. You find that they never posted any pictures of you, never mentioned you, nor have they introduced you to their friends or family. You have just been stashed. They are keeping you in their pocket in case other options come along. Similar to benching but has online evidence.
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    Font - 5. Cloaking This is a more intense version of ghosting. "Cloaking" is when a person disappears and also blocks you in every form of communication. You can't call, text, post, or even find their address.
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    Font - 6. Orbiting This is when your ex creeps up out of nowhere and messages you on social media. They like your Facebook posts, watch your Instagram stories, and comment on your pictures when they see you may have moved on. This maneuver is an abusive tactic to keep you hooked on them. They either can't let go themselves, or are trying to keep you unbalanced.

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