The ‘Talking Stage’ Between The Introduction And Officially Dating
Stuck in a ‘talking stage’ or ‘situation-ship’? How young people can get more out of modern love.
“Going together” sounds like a romantic term from yesteryear. Today’s young people have a newer label: the “talking stage”. It happens between being introduced to someone and officially dating, and it can involve talking or texting for days – even months.
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The purpose of this stage is to have the opportunity to get to know someone before committing to a relationship with them.
But judging by their posts on social media, young people all over the world are struggling with this modern-day dating phase. They can find it drawn-out, repetitive and emotionally draining.
Is it a new thing? And how can potential couples partners make the most of it?
New label, old practice
The ta...
