Misbehaving Online: Three Dating App Trends to Skip

Here are three online dating behaviors that are not just annoying, but downright rude. Here’s what they are and how to avoid them (both as the sinner and the victim).

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Anyone who’s been on a date in the last few years has probably heard the term “ghosting.” We all know this is when you suddenly and inexplicably never hear from someone again. Usually it refers to after a first date, but it can also be after a few dates or even a cruel way to end a long-term relationship.

But what about collecting? Or obliga-swiping? Breadcrumbing? Maybe you’ve heard of these but don’t know what they mean. Or maybe you do know what they mean, but you’re not sure how to recognize them.

Let’s take a look at these three online dating no-no’s, how to recognize them, and how to avoid both doing them yourself and being a victim of someone who does them.

The Collector

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What it is: A Collector has no intention of ever meeting someone. In fact, they don’t even intend to send messages to the people…