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The ‘Chalance’ Dating Trend Is Going Viral for Calling Out the Death of Effort in Modern Romance

After years of situationships and emotional ambiguity, some daters are craving partners who actually show they care.

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We’ve all been there: falling head over heels for a person who seems interested enough, but can’t be bothered to put in any actual effort. Unfortunately, this is a common pattern in modern dating. It seems there are more nonchalant partners than there are ones who genuinely care enough to express it.

Whatever happened to the hopeless romantics and yearning lovers? Why has love been labeled as a weakness?

It seems, however, more daters are over this type of unbothered, careless partner. Rather, more individuals are now seeking chalant partners. You know, the ones who actually care whether we live or die—and express it shamelessly. 

Contrary to nonchalance, chalance describes the expression of passion, devotion, and........

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