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8 New Dating Trends to Look Out For in 2020

8 New Dating Terms You Need to Know About Going Into 2020, Including Being "Kanye'd"

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When it comes to New Year's resolutions, many people vow to revamp their romantic life, whether it's to end a bad relationship, get out and date more, or try to find one meaningful connection. And while using dating apps is pretty common in today's culture, the ways in which people connect (and disconnect) from them seem to be constantly evolving (the term "ghosting" definitely wasn't around 10 years ago). To help us maneuver this, experts from Plenty of Fish poll their users every year and use the data to predict what dating trends and terms we can expect in the new year.

"Dating is changing, and our annual trends survey reflects what singles will and won't accept from their partners," Shannon Smith, head of PR for Plenty of Fish, said in a statement. "More than ever, singles feel empowered to have honest discussions about what behaviour is and isn't acceptable, and are being open about the things they're looking for." So if you want to know what to look out for on the dating scene in 2020, including what to avoid, this list has got you covered. From "yellow carding" to "White Clawing," here are eight new dating terms you can expect to see (and hear about) in 2020.

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