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Fortune
Eva Roytburg

'Orbiting' is the latest dating nightmare fueling Gen Z's disillusionment with finding love on the apps

Young woman looks sad as she holds a smartphone (Credit: Getty images)

In the realm of Gen Z dating, terms like “attachment style,” “love bombing,” and “breadcrumbing” have turned romance into a nuanced game of strategy and survival. 

Social media and dating apps have not only buoyed long-existing dating trends like ghosting, but they also have created unique circumstances for love seekers to contend with. The most recent: orbiting. 

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