When I was dating, I think I was more chalant than situational and non

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Gen Z Is Now Demanding 'Chalant' Relationships
When I first started college three years ago, I was introduced to a new type of dating: the so-called "nonchalant" relationship.

Against my better judgment, I soon found myself entering these quasi-relationships, featuring fake labels and little to no commitment. "Girlfriend," "boyfriend," and "significant other" became rare terms, while "situationship"  — dating without the dinner dates, flowers, or introduction to parents — was adopted by almost everyone around me. Joining the trend made me feel so pathetic that I lied by omission whenever I spoke with my parents. How could I possibly explain that someone wanted to be with me but not enough to be all in?

Now, though, it's time for the backlash, and the adoption of a newer term: "chalant." It's Gen Z's answer to nonchalant, and one I've been thrilled to see the rise of.

Because suddenly, it's everywhere — including on a recent episode of Love Island, when Sol declared, "I like someone that just shows me interest. Like, I hate a nonchalant person. I need you to be very chalant with me."