1. Tinder.
How did Tinder become so mainstream? People used to be embarrassed about their use of Tinder and feared having someone they know see them on the app. Now people talk about Tinder in normal, daily conversation. What I especially don't understand is, why do girls use Tinder hoping to find a boyfriend? And why do guys who are in committed relationships continue to use Tinder? And why haven't people gotten bored of it yet?
2. Netflix and chill.
Why is this a thing? Why have we millennials turned "Netflix and chill" into a euphemism for hooking up? When I say, "Let's watch Netflix and chill," I literally mean, "Let's binge watch Bob's Burgers, fully clothed, while eating nachos."
3. Avoiding commitment.
Though millennials seem to be preoccupied with the idea of relationships, when it comes to taking the plunge and actually being with someone, they avoid it with all their might. Why? Because yikes, they might feel things then get dumped. Tragic.
4. Avoiding emotions.
Why do people use the phrase "catch feelings" like emotions are some sort of disease? Like, I get it. Feeling things is scary. Feeling vulnerable is scary. It's also the only way to truly connect with another person. How can people expect to ever be in a happy, committed relationship if they're always avoiding them, saying, "I don't want to catch feelings." Unless by "feelings" you actually mean herpes, then by all means, get out there and let yourself feel things.
5. The "talking" phase.
This is the most exciting, anxiety-inducing, confusing phase of any relationship. This is the phase when you know you like one another, you've been spending a significant amount of time together, but you're not together. You tell your friends, "We're talking," but what the hell does "talking" even mean? You spend almost every second wondering: Are we, like, together? Do they even want this to go any further? Are we exclusive? Are they seeing anyone else? How do they really feel about me? Yet asking any of the millions of questions running through your head would surely rush this blossoming relationship to its end before it begins.
6. Ghosting.
Firstly, why do people act like "ghosting" is a new thing? I've seen actual headlines recently that have read, "Ghosting: The new way of ending a relationship?" Ghosting is certainly not new. We've just finally come up with a word for suddenly ceasing communication with a person one is dating without warning or explanation. Secondly, why is ghosting so common? It's rude, cowardly and immature. It's understandable if you've only been on a couple of dates, but if you've been seeing this person for, say, a month or so, have met their friends, their parents, talked about future plans, etc., "ghosting" is not an acceptable way to end it.
7. Texting as the main form of communication.
How did texting become the main way people communicate today? What ever happened to a simple phone call? Or having conversations in person? When it comes to dating, texting just makes it even more confusing and nerve-racking. It's near impossible to convey emotion through text, even with the help of emoticons. Things that are said through text get misconstrued all the time. Not to mention, waiting for a reply can drive a person stir crazy, when it would have been far quicker and easier to make a phone call. Also, what's up with the whole texting each other all day every day thing? Starts with a "good morning" text and goes all day until the "goodnight" text. What's left to talk about in person then? And what can you possibly be talking about all day that is so damn interesting?
8. Sending unsolicited photos of naughty bits.
I guess this one is mostly guys who do it and mostly women who are bothered by it, but seriously ew omg gross WHY?! What could possibly be going through one's head when sending these? "I bet she'll really like this!" NO! I don't like it! I did not ask for this! Nobody asks for this! Ladies do not enjoy receiving these. The only pleasure we get from them is telling our friends then laughing at you.
9. Side chicks.
Apparently "side chicks" are like a trend now. How far downhill has our society gone to have made side chicks a thing? Not only a thing, but an acceptable thing? The worst part is, there are girls who know they are the side chick and are perfectly fine with it, even proud of it. Maybe they hope they'll eventually become the "main chick" and feel a sense of accomplishment for being able to "steal a man," but do they really think he's not going to find a replacement for their old position? Girl, please.
10. Public displays of affection.
Contrary to what you may believe, no one actually wants to see your affection for one another displayed in public. Call me bitter, but your happiness grosses me out. So please, keep the face sucking and hiney squeezing where it belongs, in private.
11. Cuffing season.
For those who are unfamiliar with the term, cuffing season refers to the chillier months of fall and winter when people are more likely to start seeking someone to "cuff" into a relationship. When cuffing season ends, however, Facebook news feeds are suddenly flooded with relationship statuses being switched to "single." People break free of their cuffs for a summer filled with freedom and flirtation. Do I even need to share my thoughts on why this is ridiculous?
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