If you’re dating, one of the things you probably dislike the most is being ghosted.

Fizzling is a painful variation of ghosting.

Although the dating trend was noted in Hinge’sLGBTQIA+ DATE report, it applies to all daters.

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to “Is something wrong with me?

Here’s why fizzling is toxic and damaging.

It could also mean that they’re bad at communicating and they’re trying to avoid an uncomfortable conversation.

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Regardless of their intentions, fizzling hurts because it offers no closure nor an explanation.

Relationship expert Amber Soletti shared with POPSUGAR that there are some definitive clues to look out for.

Pay attention to how they’re communicating.

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Are their responses to your texts few and far between?

Are they canceling plans at the last minute?

Are the meetups that do happen lackluster or boring?

Noticing the signs is the first step.

Having an honest conversation with them is the next step.

Yourbig dating mistakeis allowing the other person to think you’re sort of interested when you’re clearly not.