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Dating Habits That Should Stop

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Some dating habits might feel normal… but that doesn’t mean they’re healthy.
Ghosting instead of communicating.
Playing it cool instead of being honest.
Pretending you don’t care when you actually do.
Modern dating has created a lot of unwritten rules — and some of them might be holding us back from real connection.
On today’s relationship feature we talk about dating habits we should probably retire for good.
5 Mar 4AM English South Africa Music Commentary · Society & Culture

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