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The importance of guardrailing should be particularly exciting for those who want to put an end to their single life in a healthy way – without bending over backwards for anyone or otherwise engaging in toxic relationship behaviour.
Guardrailing: Meaning in everyday dating
According to surveys by the dating platform Bumble, the trend in 2023 is towards dating behaviour that is more needs-oriented, self-confident and, above all, self-protective. This includes guardrailing.
- Translated, guardrailing means something like a protective railing – i.e. a protection in not throwing oneself into toxic relationships or dating. Guardrailing is, so to speak, the antithesis of unhealthy dating behaviour including unexpected contact break-offs and manipulative games.
- It’s more about putting your time and energy into really promising dates. Keywords here are above all mental health and one’s own well-being.
- This also includes becoming aware of what you are really looking for in a partner and questioning whether one or two planned dates can be purposeful.
- There is also a focus on self-protection and the consideration of opening up more consciously to some people but not to everyone.
- Therefore, one’s own emotional needs and boundaries are taken into account much more. After all, it’s not about merely adapting to a potential new partner, but finding someone who strengthens you in your own beliefs and needs.
