Being in a new relationship on February 14th can be a source of anxiety. Will you spend the romantic holiday with the person you’ve been on five dates with or just pretend Valentine’s Day isn’t happening? Should you exchange gifts and if so, how much do you spend? Well, now there’s something else to add to worry about: “Valentighting.”
This is a dating trend where people dump their new partners in early February so they don’t have to spend money and celebrate Valentine’s Day. The term was coined by Metro UK writer Ellen Scott, who defines it as “the heartbreaking act of dumping someone right before Valentine’s Day, because you’re too tight to get them a gift.” So basically, Valentine’s Day plus being a tightwad equals Valentighting.
But it’s not all about the money. Some people just can’t handle the pressure of the holiday, or it makes them realize they’re just not into the person they’re dating enough to make an effort, so they end things. Research shows breakups tend to spike around February 14th, so if you’re seeing someone new and you’re not sure how you’re handling Valentine’s Day, you may want to be on the lookout for Valentighting.
Source:Refinery 29