Relationships: 4 toxic dating trends explained


By AGENCY
Those who orbit may have hinted at liking you and are usually very flirtatious. Photo: 123rf

Have you been breadcrumbed, paperclipped or orbited? If you don’t have the slightest clue as to what those words mean, don’t worry, TikTok has you covered. Users on the social app have given labels to toxic dating trends.

While navigating the dating scene is a circus on its own, trying to keep up with the trends and terms can be challenging. If you miss out on knowing what certain things mean, there’s a chance you’ll miss out on the key signs to avoid what could be a disastrous dating situation.

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