Online dating has become the norm of new-age romance and catchy terms and phrases, like fizzling and masterdating, have taken the internet by storm
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Now, 'boysober', a new relationship trend is on the rise among all who are fed up with modern dating
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The term 'boysober' was first coined by American comedian Hope Woodard
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In Ms Woodard's words, boysober is about removing the "fake sense of validation that we get from dating and situationships and sleeping around, and refocusing that energy"
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In simpler words, boysober is a yearlong decision to abstain from all-things dating as an act of self-care - including sex
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It encourages all young single people to take a break from not only dating and the situationships resulting from it but also from exes, toxic relationships and hook-ups
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A boysober year gives space to reflect, heal, and focus on what one wants next, Woodard explained
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Boysober is GenZ's version of sex positivity. It is preaching the age-old wisdom of the importance of self-love in romantic relationships
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The concept of boysober is different from celibacy - something more often associated with religious prohibition
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"Boysober is about taking time to pause, reflect and reprioritize - not to gain male (or female) approval," Ms Woodard said