There seems to be an infinitely growing list of terminology originating from TikTok in a hopes to explain all the weird and wonderful elements surrounding the world of romance.
Now, you've probably heard of submarining, bread-crumbing, getting 'zombied', beige flags and even the slightly gross 'boyfriend air' phenomenon - but there's a whole new word we need to add to our dictionaries when it comes to all things dating.
The latest sees women opening up about their 'delusionships' in a viral new TikTok dating trend taking the internet, and all of its singletons, by storm. Check it out:
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Now - a 'delusionship' is definitely not a relationship and totally different from the more common phrase 'situationship', which is a romantic relationship that lacks clear definitions, boundaries or commitment.
Oh no, a 'delusionship' is of an entirely different category.
The urban dictionary defines it simply as: "A type of relationship where one person was delusional the whole time, and the relationship never really existed in the first place.
"It was all in their mind and delusions."
But what are the signs?
Well, try asking yourself if you've ever spent a whole load of time fantasising about someone who you barely know? Or haven't even met yet? Or just started texting?
Maybe you've mapped out your entire life, wedding and kids with a person even when you're no way near together? Or haven't even gone on a single date yet?
Or perhaps you've made an active effort to turn away from any other potential love interests because you're so focused and invested in this one person who - like it or not - is not far off from being a total stranger?
Sound familiar?
Well you, my friend, may be a victim of a 'delusionship'.
But not to worry as you're clearly not alone in the dating phenomenon.
It's clear people all over are fully committing to 'being delulu' or 'being in their delusional era' considering the hashtag 'delusionship' currently has more than 603.5M views on the platform.
A whole avalanche of people are rushing to TikTok to share their experiences, offer fellow singletons advice on how to navigate the minefield as well as seek their own personal catharsis.
Many revealed they simply weren't cut out for the emotional turmoil, with one TikTok user commenting on a video with over 1.3 million views: "I can’t do it anymore. That drive home and day after are the worst."
"Why do we get so obsessed for no reason?" wondered a second.
A third admitted: "Takes me days to recover."
"We deserve better ladies I do not like seeing this collective pain," declared a fourth.
Others, however, seemed to be somewhat advocates or at least have a tongue-in-cheek self-awareness of their own delusions amidst the latest dating trend terminology hype.
One TikTok user joked: "Being delulu is the only solulu."
I can definitely see that being plastered on a t-shirt one day.
A second added: "Not only am I delulu but I'm open about it."
A third added: "I planned a whole wedding in my head even though we've never even texted."
"Delusion is a form of manifestation," quipped a fourth.
A final TikTok user poetically referred to it as: "A chaotic cocktail of butterflies and blues."
Sounds about right.
What are your thoughts on it?
Topics: Sex and Relationships, TikTok, Life
Rhiannon Ingle