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'Throning' Is A New, Dire Dating Trend – Here's How To Spot It

'Throning' Is A New, Dire Dating Trend – Here's How To Spot It
ThroneJust when you wrap your head around the ghosting, the breadcrumbing, the situationships, textationships, and even zombie...ing(?), another dire dating trend comes along. And this time, it’s taken the form of “throning,” an ego-boosting, shallow way of selecting a date. The TikTok trend has led creators like Dr Marisa T. Cohen, a marriage and family therapist and former professor of psychology, to warn users about the phenomenon. But what is “throning,” and how can you spot it?What is throning in dating?Throning involves dating someone for “clout” (ie status or reputation). It’s a little bit like the term “trophy partner” in some ways – it’s someone you date for other people to see you dating, and not necessarily because you’re really into them. But “trophy partner” typically refers to someone’s looks. “Throning,” on the other hand, can allow daters to benefit from another person’s social status instead or as well as their beauty. Additionally, the partner is a “throne” and not a “trophy” because they are used to elevate the “throner”, often becoming concealed in the process. The person “throning” them hopes to use their date’s status to rise above, not shine behind, them.@marisatcohenWhat is throning? 👑 #throning#throning👑#newdatingtrends#datingtiktok#relationships♬ original sound - MarisaTCohenHow can I tell if my date is “throning” me?“If a person seems overly focused on your status or social circle and changes their behaviours towards you depending upon whether you’re in public or private – with more of a focus on being with you in public – this can indicate throning,” Cohen shared in a video. The same goes, she adds, if someone “seems more interested in the perks of a relationship, such as what you can give them,” especially if the relationship begins to feel “one-sided.” If you have a gut feeling you’re being “throned,” the therapist continued, try having a clear, honest conversation about your fears and needs with your partner. “If you aren’t getting the emotional support needed or you deserve, it may be time to move on.” Related...Is It Possible To 'Protect Your Peace' Too Much While Dating?Missing I Kissed A Boy Already? Here Are 7 More Queer Dating Shows To Help Fill The VoidWhat To Know Before You Start Dating Someone Who Is 'Practically Divorced'

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