A Wicked Approach to Dating: Exploring the Ugly Side of Mosting
Unveiling the Sordid Workings of a Questionable Dating Strategy - Dating game's unsavory mechanics exposed
By Christina KleinEstimated reading time: ~2 minutes
In the world of dating, things aren't always sunshine and rainbows. It's rare for both parties to feel the same level of infatuation, making it a veritable treasure hunt for true love amidst the sea of swipes. But sometimes, you stumble upon a burning flame that consumes you both. One is smothered in adoration, affection, and warmth, while the other… They're simply playing you.
Enter the twisted dating trend known as Mosting. Think of it as the cruel older sibling of Ghosting, fusing its name with the English word "most," signifying a deluge.
Mosting is the result of two well-known behaviors hitting the stage together. At first, you might think you've found your soulmate. Everything seems to align perfectly, and the new flame showers you with proclamations of unity. This is all too familiar — the staple “Love Bombing.”
However, the fun stops suddenly. Vanishing without a trace, the flame that once illuminated your world now seems to have been snuffed out, replaced by the cold embrace of silence. They're nowhere to be found, leaving you wondering if they ever existed at all. This dizzying rollercoaster of affectionate euphoria followed by icy disappearance is what we call Mosting.
A Malicious Methodology
The reasons behind Mosting are manifold, but they rarely stem from honest motives. The ultimate goal is usually to manipulate, whether it's to bed someone, drain resources, or achieve other nefarious ends. If their plans crumble and the constant romantic pomp becomes too draining, they'll have disappeared into the shadows, leaving nary a trace behind. Sometimes, their actions are rooted in insecurities or a fear of commitment.
Shielding yourself from this treacherous rollercoaster isn't easy, as the allure of a shiny, perfect love is hard to resist. But if your gut tells you, "Too good to be true," it might be best to listen and rosy-colored glasses aside. Even if the content of a message seems lovable.
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Sources: Medium, Buzzfeed
- Dating
- Manipulation
- Emotional Abuse
- In the realm of dating, the insidious trend known as Mosting represents a ruthless fusion of Ghosting and Love Bombing, leaving individuals emotionally battered and confused.
- Mosting is often driven by malicious intentions, such as manipulation, draining resources, or achieving other nefarious ends, making it essential to heed intuition when romance seems too perfect to be true.
- Theaftermath of Mosting can leave one questioning the sincerity of gestures they once regarded as signs of love, leading to distrust and doubt in future romantic endeavors.
