The New Dating Language Is Therapy, But Not Everyone Speaks It

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In urban Britain, saying “I have a boundary” is widely understood as emotionally literate and self-respecting. But in collectivist cultures, that phrasing can feel distancing, even rejecting, writes the author.In urban Britain, saying “I have a boundary” is widely understood as emotionally literate and self-respecting. But in collectivist cultures, that phrasing can feel distancing, even rejecting, writes the author.

In London, it’s almost impossible to date without speaking therapy. Attachment styles come up on first dates. Arguments are framed as ‘boundary violations’. Compatibility becomes a question of emotional availability. 

I’ve lost count of the number of dates where an ex was described ...

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