'From situationism to breadcrumbs...' The definition of love is changing in the new age, do you know how GenZ love feels?

Love has been there in every era, but its shapes and forms have changed with time. There was a time of letters and phone calls, and now is the time of social media and dating apps. Especially for Gen Z (the generation born between 1997 and 2012) love has a completely different meaning. This generation gives new names to relationships and often uses English words. Let’s understand in simple terms how Gen Z expresses love and what new words they use. Let us know about them. 1. Situation: This is the most heard word. It means a relationship that lies somewhere between friendship and relationship. In this, two people live together, talk, go on dates, but don’t give it any “official” name. This means they are not just friends or a perfect couple. This relationship lasts as long as it is convenient for both. 2. Breadcrumbs Breadcrumbs mean getting someone’s hopes up with small gestures, but making no real promises. For example, sending the occasional “Hello” message or keeping a story, but avoiding meeting or pursuing a relationship. As a result, the other person becomes confused whether the relationship will progress or not. 3. Ghosting Ghosting means sudden disappearance from someone’s life. This means stopping conversations and chatting without warning. This trend is quite common among Generation Z. People think that if they don’t feel like it, it’s easy to disappear. 4. Bench Benching: Just as in cricket a player is benched, the same happens in love. Benching means holding someone in reserve. This means not ending the relationship completely, but also not making it a priority. Make the other person wait until a better option comes along. 5. Double Texting When someone doesn’t respond and you keep sending them messages again and again, it’s called double texting. It is a sign of impatience and restlessness in love. This is seen as somewhat negative in Generation Z, as it comes across as “too much attention”. 6. Hard launch and soft launch In this age of social media, relationships are also launched. Soft launch: Simply post a photo of someone holding hands and a cup of coffee, a subtle hint of a relationship. Loud introduction: Share a full picture of your partner directly and tell everyone, “Yes, this is my love.” Why is the language of love changing? Gen Z expresses their feelings openly but is cautious about commitment. Social media and dating apps have made relationships fast and volatile. Love is no longer limited to just meetings and phone calls; It’s also alive in emojis, chats, and Instagram stories. This is a new phase of love, where “illusion” also goes along with love. Situationism, breadcrumbs, or ghosts—these terms all describe how love today is both simple and complex. Maybe that’s why love has become more of a “real experience” than a “relationship status” for Gen Z.