Discreet dating glossaryWhat does Slow fade mean in dating?
A slow fade is gradually reducing messages and engagement rather than clearly ending the connection.
Plain English
Slow fade.
Replies become shorter, slower and less specific until the conversation stops. Unlike sudden ghosting, the withdrawal happens over a period of time.
How it may appear in a profile
“The daily chat became a slow fade.”
“I prefer a direct message to a slow fade.”
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