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10 Simple Mathematical Formulas to Help Parents Understand Modern Dating

*Subject to Change in Three Years*

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1. Something + something — something = a thing

2. Music Festival + “WYD” texts = hooking up

3. Platonic friend + sex (x complaining about ex) = FWB (Friend With Benefits)

4. Dates — drama (x texting assistance with AI) = casual dating

5. Tinder — total honesty = exclusive dating

6. Meet his/her family + fight about cohabitating — engagement = BF/GF (boyfriend/girlfriend)

7. Wedding venue — parents’ bank account = engagement

8. Wedding called off + angry texts x huge savings = breakup with communication

9. Lost passion + social media uncoupling = breakup without communication (or “ghosting”)

10. Wedding Ceremony — no show of partner + historical rationale for marriage = marriage