Caught in the paper trap: 7 signs you're being paperclipped
In today’s digital dating world, ghosting is old news. The newest toxic behavior plaguing singles is something called “paperclipping” – and chances are you’ve already been a victim without even realizing it. Named after Microsoft’s annoying Clippy assistant, paperclipping is when someone resurfaces in your texts months after disappearing, offering no explanation for their absence. “Paperclipping is a new term for an age-old behavior that has allowed people to increase their sense of worth by feeding on superficial, intermittent connection – and the emotional responses of others,” explains clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly. While flattering at first to have an
May 01, 2024