What the Hell Is Catch and Release?
The language of love may be universal but is never constant. A friend with benefits can become an umfriend. Likewise, fishing has a new meaning in the dating world.
What Is Catch and Release?
Catch and release is a contemporary dating trend practised by those who love the chase but are not too big on commitment. These daters are always wary of committing to one person. They like someone, woo them and try to establish an equation with them. But, once things start getting serious, they trace back their steps, look for someone else and repeat the pursuing and wooing all over again.
Like Fishing
Ring a bell? If you have ever gone fishing in your life, you would know what we are referring to. You sit still, for hours, anticipating a big catch. You finally catch a fish and the thrill is unmatched. When you examine it, sudden fear encompasses you because you know there are more in that water body. So you don’t settle, you release your first catch and continue looking for a better one.
Catch and Release in Times of Internet
Online dating pool is an excellent turf for some ‘catch and release’ fun. Everyone indulges in it, consciously or unconsciously. You keep swiping right anticipating a big match. On attaining a match, you start pursuing them. From that point on, you either lose interest or things become too serious. That’s when you swipe a little more and wait for another match and the thrill of chase lives on. Which side of the line are you?
From the February 2019 issue of FHM India.
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