Talking Stage

Talking Stage (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: The talking stage, Talking stage era, In the talking stage)

Definition:

The talking stage is the early phase of dating, when you are chatting and getting to know someone before you are officially together.

Where Talking Stage Comes From:

It is a social media and Gen Z dating term from the 2020s, describing the stage before a relationship, often over text.

How People Actually Use Talking Stage:

Used in conversations about dating: “we’re in the talking stage”. It signals that nothing is official.

Is Talking Stage Rude?

Not rude.

Examples in the Wild:

• “We’re still in the talking stage.”Meaning: We are getting to know each other.
• “The talking stage lasted three months.”Meaning: The early stage of getting to know each other lasted three months.
• “How many people are you in the talking stage with?”Meaning: How many people are you getting to know romantically?

Similar Slang:

Situationship, Ghosting, Breadcrumbing, Cuffing Season

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