We are all busy. We have jobs, side hustles, Pilates classes, and friends we actually want to see. Yet, we waste prime weeknights getting ready for a mediocre Hinge date that lasts two hours and ends with a "nice to meet you" hug that screams never again. Enter the trend that is saving our sanity in late 2025: Date Stacking.

We all know her. She gets the promotion she wasn’t quite  qualified for. She stumbles into an incredible relationship right after a breakup. She effortlessly books the dream trip, finds the vintage designer bag for cheap, and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. It’s annoying, isn’t it? It’s easy to look at women like this and chalk it up to luck, privilege, or good genes. And sometimes, sure, those play a role. But more often than not, what you are interp

If you haven't heard the term yet, grab your wine, because you’ve definitely seen it happen. In fact, if your ex from three years ago just randomly texted you "Thinking of you" with a snowflake emoji, you might be a victim right now.

The "Future Faker" This guy talks a big game on date three. He's mentioning holiday plans six months from now, naming your future golden retriever, and hinting at marriage before you even know his middle name. It feels romantic. It feels like fate. It is a trap.

The Trap of "Potential" Falling for potential is intoxicating because "potential" has no flaws. The imaginary future version of him is perfect. He’s ambitious, emotionally intelligent, and texts you back within five minutes. The problem is, you aren't dating the imaginary future version. You are dating the current version who just left you on read for two days because he was "busy gaming." When you date potential, you aren't in a relationship with a human being; you