The latest dating trend to keep an eye out for is called negging.
Negging is something to become aware of sooner than later so you can avoid any encounters of this nature.
Singles who are ready to mingle deserve to find love with other people who are kind, good-hearted, and on the same page.
No one deserves to end up with a partner who uses the method of negging as a form of flirting.
What is negging? This dating trend is the worst
A TikToker named @TheAliLynn shared a video breaking down the concept of negging… and it is absolutely the worst.
She says, “We’re talking about a technique that some men use to emotionally manipulate women.”
She explained that she notices it coming from men who appear to be doing decently well in their careers and men who are seemingly attractive.
Negging is the practice of giving backhanded compliments to someone as a way of knocking them down a peg.
A man who is deeply insecure and intimidated by a beautiful and ambitious woman will use this manipulation method as a way of convincing her that she’s on his level.… when in reality, she’s actually way out of his league.
When someone negs you, they’ll make you feel bad about yourself in one area to convince you that you’re lucky they’re even giving you a chance.
Make no mistake about the conversation surrounding negging. It is 100% a method of manipulation.
Some examples of negging to look out for include:
I’m surprised you’re so far along in your career at your age! Did your parents help set you up during your college years?
Good for you for wearing something like that! You really don’t care what other people think of you, do you?
Your smile is so big! I can’t even imagine what your wrinkles are going to look like in a few years.
I never usually date women like you, but I’m making an exception here.
I can’t believe you’re actually interesting. I certainly wasn’t expecting that!
I’m really attracted to you, but have you ever thought about dropping 10 or 15 pounds?
You’re no Margot Robbie, but you’re definitely looking sexy tonight.
You’re no comparison to Angelina Jolie, but you look stunning in that dress.
You’re coming incredibly close to giving Rihanna a run for her money in that top.
You’re so gorgeous, you’re almost making me forget about my ex entirely!
I really like your hair, but you’d look better if you styled it like this…
You definitely know how to dress, but your shoe selection could use some work.
Women typically only offer brains or beauty… I’m still figuring out what I can expect out of you.
I’m blown away by how funny you are! I never would’ve expected you to have a sense of humor!
You’re at a great place in your career. I wonder if your boss has a crush on you?
You live on a great side of town! I’m guessing someone is assisting you with the cost of living?
That’s a nice ride you’ve got! Was that on your dad’s dime, or an ex-boyfriend’s?
Most women wouldn’t be able to pull off the amount of makeup you’re wearing. Good for you.
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If you meet someone who says things like this to you (or anything even remotely along these lines) RUN! Run away from them, and don’t look back.
This type of partner will spend your entire relationship tearing you down to make you believe you can’t do better than them with anyone else.
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