Beware of Frosty Trend "Sledging" Leaving Hearts Cold for the Holidays

Learn how to avoid this trend impacting Gen Z daters this holiday season

Beware of Frosty Trend "Sledging" Leaving Hearts Cold for the Holidays
Be sure not to be victimized by sledging this holiday season

"Sledging," which has many Gen Zs feeling like they've been left out in the cold, is a toxic dating behavior, recently highlighted by the New York Post.

With sledging young daters maintain lackluster relationships, often for convenience, during the holiday season — all while secretly planning to end things as soon as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Sledging vs. Cuffing Season

While the term "cuffing season" has been around for awhile – in which people pair up for winter – sledging is "harmful and emotionally draining,” according to experts.

Although they appear to be happily coupled up, those engaging in sledging are only staying involved for the temporary perks: companionship, sex, or to avoid awkward questions from relatives about their relationship status. Unfortunately, many have already decided to end things long before the season ends.

In a survey of 600 young adults aged 18 to 25, revealing that 15% of respondents regularly string along their holiday partners. What's more, 75% of them plan to break up as soon as November, with another 25% making up their minds as early

Avoid Sledging Season

To avoid long-lasting emotional impacts, let go of these superficial relationships and focus on finding more authentic connections — which have the potential to last well beyond the holidays (we actually think Chivy is the perfect app to help you).

(Read more with the initial New York Post article here).