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Erika Ettin

Erika Ettin: Every dating term and acronym you need to know, from DTR to LDR

Navigating the landscape of online dating can sometimes feel like learning a new language — and in a lot of ways, it is. Like most people browsing dating websites and apps, you’ve probably found yourself Googling terms like “ghosting” or acronyms like “DTR” and “ENM.” Since when did everything become an acronym, BTW (by the way)?

Getting a better idea of the terms’ meanings will help you find exactly what you’re looking for — and make sure the person on the other side of the screen is on the same page.

DTR: define the relationship

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