Throning: The New Dating Trend
By: Bhavya Sukheja
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08 November 2024
Online dating has become the norm of new-age romance and catchy terms and phrases, like "boysober" and "masterdating", have taken the internet by storm
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Now, 'throning', a new relationship trend is on the rise among those who date less for love and more for social status
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‘Throning' means "dating someone who boosts your reputation (and, probably, ego) just by association,” per the New York Post
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This new dating trend is less about genuine connection and more about aligning with someone whose social status might elevate their own visibility
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Basically, ‘throning' is putting your date or partner on a metaphorical throne for their social perks, rather than valuing their character qualities
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People wanting to date someone above their social status isn't uncommon. A study found that dating app users try to find a match about “25% more desirable than themselves”
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However, the problem arises when relationships become a tool solely for social aspirations, rather than romantic interests, attraction, affection, etc
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"In essence, then, throning prioritizes influence and clout over shared interests and values, meaningful connection, and emotional intimacy," The Swaddle reported
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Stacy Thomson, founder of the matchmaking app Reddi, explained that such superficial connections often lack lasting depth
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“Ultimately, real fulfilment in relationships tends to come from authenticity and mutual respect," she said
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