Are you tired of the toxic dating trends yet? (I know I am.)

Look, awareness is key to prevention. If you can familiarize yourself with all these unhealthy patterns exhibited in today’s dating scene, you might just avoid wasted time and heartbreak.

That being said, one of the most common yet toxic dating trends of 2025 is paperclipping, which isn’t as innocent as it sounds.

Let’s dive in.

What Is Paperclipping?

Paperclipping is yet another harsh dating trend that involves circling back to an ex-partner or casual hookup merely out of loneliness or boredom. Obviously, the concept is not new—daters have been revisiting past flings for ages. However, there appears to be a resurgence in this behavior, which is fueled by selfish intent and not an actual desire to rekindle.

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