A new trend in dating is making the rounds among younger love seekers, and the term is a weird one. Gen Z around Washington and beyond are now looking for a ‘Chalant’ relationship. So what does that even mean? It’s simpler than you think.
My Dating Life Is Over
I got married when I was 31. I dated pretty steadily in my later teens and was in a few longer-term relationships before I met the one whom I’d ask to be my wife.
There was a time I would ask a lady out, and we’d go out and see what happens. Many times it was just that a one-and-done date, no worries, no issues, no awkwardness. I became friends with many of them, but not friendly enough for it to lead anywhere. Let’s face it, if the spark isn’t there, the spark isn’t there!
What Is Old Is New Again (In Dating)
Apparently, the next generations of people hitting the dating scene did what I was doing, but took a step further with the “friends” aspect and started calling it “Nonchalant” relationships. Dating with no labels.
I’m not sure if they were dating with a goal in mind, or dating because they felt pressure to and were finding their way in the world, or just doing it to pass the time. I’m sure there were different reasons for different people. But the new trend is changing that.
Nonchalant Dating Out… Chalant Dating In!
Gen Z has started dating with the new term ‘Chalant’. As in looking for a chalant relationship. So the opposite of nonchalant. I’m happy they didn’t call it ‘Non-Nonchalant’ dating.
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Much like the trend of “Silent Walking” where people would walk without headphones (which my generation would just call walking), it seems to me like ‘chalant’ dating is simply… dating.
Either way, like many things in life, what is old is new again. I hope whoever is out there dating finds what they’re looking for and stays safe while doing it.
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