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New dating terms to know

The dating terms are constantly changing, so here are some of the latest ones to know.

Freckling: When someone disappears after a summer romance, then comes back around when the weather starts to warm up again.

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Ghosting: When someone cuts off all communication.

Stashing: When someone you are dating doesn't introduce you to their family or friends.

Zombie-ing: When someone \"ghosts\" you then all of sudden they just show up back in your life as if nothing is wrong.

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