From throning to cushioning: 5 new relationship trends you should know about

Gone are the days when two people would fall in love and get married. Gen Z has completely changed the dating game, and now one needs to be aware of all the new trends and dating styles to save their heart from being broken. Here are 5 new relationship trends you should know about:

This is a new relationship trend where one person showers affection, attention, and love to gain control over the other person and then keeps them waiting for days or hours as a tactic to make them want more. This is a tactic often used by narcissistic people.

This is when one person keeps their partner on a "throne" to flaunt them and increase their status in society. This behavior is practiced by people who want to maintain their image and reputation in society.

Soft launching is a trend going viral on social media these days. Its a new way to announce your relationship online without giving away too much information and detail. It is done by posting a photo with one's partner without showing their face, perhaps only holding hands.

Benching is a new relationship term where the person keeps you engaged, talks to you, and spends quality time with you without fully committing to a relationship. They will send you flirty messages and go on dates but won’t label your relationship, keeping you on the hook.

Cushioning involves having a romantic interest in someone while already being in a relationship. Here, the other person is treated as a backup option to spend time with, flirt with, and keep engaged just in case the primary relationship goes south.