There are a lot of dating-trend terms out theregaslighting,love bombing,ghostlighting, etc.
And now, a new one has entered the chat:floodlighting.
And one of the best places to see these play out?Reality dating shows, of course!
Netflix
(Then again, one could also argue thats the point of the whole show?)
So, what does floodlighting actually mean then?
Jessica and Louella Alderson, cofounders of the dating appSo Synced, help us dig a little deeper.
What is floodlighting?
Floodlighting in dating is about using vulnerability as a high-intensity spotlight, says Jessica.
Is floodlighting really that harmful?
Jessica says that while floodlighting isnt always completely terrible, it can be more harmful than you might think.
Here are some of the reasons why:
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