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  • According to relationship experts, benching someone means you have a backup plan
  • One of the first signs might be a sudden drop in calls and texts without any explanation

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Move over cushioning; benching is the latest dating trend you must know about

If you're benching someone, it means that you don't want a relationship with them but at the same time you keep them as a backup option. 

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53
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Move over cushioning; benching is the latest dating trend you must know about

Are you dating someone who seems to be interested in you but is not willing to commit? Well, be careful as he or she might be benching you. Yes, benching is a new dating trend of 2023 you must be aware of. Here's what it means.

What is benching?

Benching is when someone is not exactly interested in dating you but at the same time, the person does not even want to let you go. He or she tries to keep all the options open and would come back to you when they feel like it. According to relationship experts, benching someone means you have a backup plan.

How to figure out if you are being benched?

One of the first signs might be a sudden drop in calls and texts without any explanation. As soon as you think you are over them, they will spark up a conversation out of the blue.

Also watch: Dating trend: Is 'Pocketing' a red flag in relationship? Here's all you need to know

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