Breadcrumbing
Breadcrumbing is doling out small signs of interest — a message, a like, an occasional "hey, how…
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Short entries about relationships, dating and getting to know people. One definition you can take with you, plus a few sentences of context.
Alphabetical list of entries
Chemistry
Chemistry between people is the feeling of instant attraction and easy connection that shows up as…
View moreDigital detox date
A digital detox date is one where both people deliberately put their phones away to focus fully on…
View moreFlirting
Flirting is a playful, slightly ambiguous form of communication that signals romantic or sexual…
View moreFreak matching
Freak matching describes two people connecting over a shared unusual interest or quirk that…
View moreFriend zone
The friend zone describes a situation where one person feels romantic interest but the other sees…
View moreLove bombing
Love bombing is an overwhelming display of affection early in dating — constant messages, grand…
View moreTalking stage
The talking stage is the early getting-to-know-you period before a first date or shortly after it,…
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How is this glossary made?
Entries are written by the Dr. Lāska editorial team, the people behind lāska.ai. We start from what people actually deal with while dating and in relationships, and from the language they use on dating apps and with each other. Every entry has one short definition and a few sentences of context.
How are entries selected?
We pick terms that show up in ordinary conversations about dating and relationships, and that are often used vaguely or wrongly. Words win priority when their meaning has a practical consequence, meaning they help you name what is really happening.
Are the entries based on research?
We are not an academic source and we don't pretend to be. Definitions are built on long-term observation of behaviour on dating apps, on reader feedback, and on widely accepted psychological concepts where the term touches them. Where the science is unsettled, we say so.
How often is the glossary updated?
Continuously. We add entries when a new term enters the language of dating, and revise existing ones when their meaning shifts. That's why every entry shows a publication and a last-updated date.