Dating has never been easy, but the internet has made the process even more rife with lukewarm lovers and passive communication among singles.
To describe their dating experiences, young singles and social media users reference special terms for modern dating.
Often, these terms characterize annoying behaviors — like a dating app match who suddenly seems to drops off the face of the earth, or one who alludes to taking you on a date, but never follows through — you could encounter while searching for a real connection.
Could you be a victim of "submarining"? Did you "orbit" someone and not even realize it? Here, Insider explains common slang words singles of today commonly use to discuss their dating woes and wins.