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<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/wingman-parse-storage/b39ae7479cba30797441132115075512_blog_image_1727858962824_0.webp">Relationship expert and matchmaking app founder of Wingman, Tina Wilson shares her thoughts on the "casual dating" trend that's taking the internet by storm and what dating means in today's landscape.Read more at: <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/casual-dating-tiktok-trend-long-distance-origin-1959640" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.newsweek.com/casual-dating-tiktok-trend-long-distance-origin-1959640</a>

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Wingman app founder and CEO of Wingman app, Tina Wilson, talks to Newsweek about the phenomenon of "casual" dating and what that means for the long term relationships.

Couples are sharing their "Casual" origin stories in this viral trend

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<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/wingman-parse-storage/d65fbec96148c8fe4d28992fa4313713_blog_image_1727445458557_0.webp">Tina Wilson, Founder and CEO of the matchmaking app, Wingman, shares why her new app is exactly what Gen Zers need to get back into dating.Read more at: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/gen-zers-dont-think-dating-apps-are-fun-anymore-but-this-ceo-thinks-shes-cracked-the-code/amp_articleshow/113457753.cms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/gen-zers-dont-think-dating-apps-are-fun-anymore-but-this-ceo-thinks-shes-cracked-the-code/amp_articleshow/113457753.cms</a>

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Tina Wilson, CEO and founder of Wingman app, discusses with Business Insider how her app, Wingman, is ready to revolutionise GenZ dating.

Gen Zers don't think dating apps are fun... but will Wingman change that?

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In recent years, in the dating world, a lot of terminology has sprung up to describe different dating scenarios. A very new one is called ‘situationship’. This refers to a couple who are seeing each other regularly but neither of whom have defined their relationship.This situation, not to use a pun, works out well for people with busy lives. And who also enjoy the company of the person they’re seeing but aren’t either ready – or willing – to define the significance of their relationship. Many people I’ve date-coached have quite happily had situationship relationships without even knowing it.&nbsp;The problems start when one person decides they want to define the situation that they find themselves in.Here are a few tips for if this happens to you:*Rocking the boat - you may feel hesitant raising the issue of how you would like to define your relationship as something more significant. You might feel like you’re rocking a pretty good boat that has worked well so far.It’s crucial, though, that you discuss your new feelings with your ‘partner’. Otherwise, keeping these feelings hidden can lead to distress for you. You start doubting your worth. You wonder if you’re good enough for them to want to make clear what your relationship is.*Starting the conversation - you don’t have to raise your new feelings as if they are “huge” and a “big red flag” for the relationship and something to worry about. Instead, you can keep the conversation pretty chilled.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/wingman-parse-storage/97660246ae76a3687e1bf3107bf7c631_blog_image_1727186558402_0.webp">A good start is to seize the moment when you’re both relaxed and ask them how they are feeling about “things”. Make it open-ended. Listen to what they say and they might ask you the same thing in return. If they don’t, be honest and tell them how you would like to deepen things between you.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/wingman-parse-storage/aa47cbec6bb6d18d96706dfa002647e8_blog_image_1727186558886_1.webp">*Don’t panic – if they are unprepared to hear that or say they want to think about things, etc., don’t worry about it at this stage. After all, you two have been coasting along happily and they might have felt this was a great place to be with your relationship.Give them a little time but not too much time. Never lose sight that your feelings, about wanting something more serious, are valid and important. Ultimately, if they don’t come on board with your feelings - but you feel you’re ready for a deeper relationship - you might decide to move on from your situationship.Good luck and happy dating, Pam xSign up now with your wingman by downloading the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wingmanapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(228, 175, 10); background-color: transparent;">Wingman app</a>&nbsp;in the App store and Google Play store. Available in the US and UK for IOS and Android devices.<img src="https://wingman-site.s3.amazonaws.com/0dac64061aeae2baf25196dce4e3c99a_image.jpeg">Follow Dr Pam on Twitter and Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/drpamspurr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); background-color: transparent;">@drpamspurr</a>&nbsp;and at<a href="https://drpam.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue; background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;drpam.co.uk</a>If there are any little ones in your life, Dr Pam’s first children’s story book is out now:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/36y3xr6n" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">http://tinyurl.com/36y3xr6n</a><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-bubble-illustration-1111372/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán</a><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/two-person-standing-and-holding-their-hands-beside-blue-wall-1769859/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Photo by Thomas Ward</a><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-ethnic-woman-with-mobile-phone-5838215/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Photo by Tim&nbsp;Samuel</a>

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A blog post on relationship advice and dating. How to deal with a situationship.

Our relationship expert Dr Pam Spurr (On Twitter & Instagram @drpamspurr) shares her advice on how to deal with a situationship.

Are you in a Situationship?

Deep down did you think your summer fling was turning into more? It was intense, passionate and seemed perfect. But he/she hasn't called since you last said goodbye.&nbsp;Whether it was getting intimate in Ibiza, or super-sexy in Scotland, it's tough to accept when it promised so much more. Especially if you’d been single for quite some time and then this came along and it seemed like your luck was changing.&nbsp;Try these seven steps to help you put that holiday romance behind you:1/ Accept Their RealityThey might’ve thought you were fantastic and they seemed so into you, so why have they gone silent? The fact is from one person, to another, they see holiday flings in a different light to how you might.&nbsp;Their reality was this: they had loads of fun, great sex, and now they’re back into their real life. The summer fling with you is done and dusted - and they’re ready to move on. Accepting this will help you see it's nothing personal.2/ Dump the Rose-Coloured SpecsThey were fun, maybe good-looking too, but it’s time to be honest with yourself. You met on a beach - they live in the North, you live in the South - would a long distance relationship have been much fun? Wouldn't it have lost its sparkle soon enough? You can stay stuck in the past thinking it was the real thing - or you can dump those rose coloured specs and accept it was only a summer thing.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/wingman-parse-storage/a4f948f84378a920f558a1217acd0694_blog_image_1726736745091_0.jpg">3/ Get a Lift from FriendsIt's definitely the time to rely on your friends. Hopefully you feel you can talk to them about the fling ending. Undoubtedly, they’ll do and say the right things. Friends are for life - whereas he or she was just there for a week or two in the summer!4/ Don't Give off Stalker-vibesYou have their number plus you know where they are on social media - but don’t go there! It’s not a good look to keep contacting them to try and convince them this was more than a summer fling. Bow out with your pride intact rather than acting like a potential stalker.5/ Treat This As A Love-Lesson&nbsp;It can be beneficial to future relationships to learn from your hurt feelings. Think things through - did you maybe give your heart away too quickly? Did you get carried away with the passion?&nbsp;Maybe you won't give your heart away so quickly next time around. Or maybe you’ll go into your next relationship with your eyes wide open. It’s important in future to take your time, if they’re worth it they will wait.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/wingman-parse-storage/56e8847060476f445ca408cb031f966b_blog_image_1726736747150_1.jpg">6/ Believe Your Own HypeThis is a great time to fight any thoughts that they treated it only as a fling because they didn’t see you as proper relationship material. Remind yourself that you could be the most fabulous girlfriend or boyfriend but they just wanted some summer fun. Tell yourself, you will find someone worthy – of you - in the future.7/ Time for Having Fun&nbsp;As you pack your feelings for them away - along with your summer things - you'll start to feel better. Now is the time to simply get out there with a positive attitude and who knows how soon you might find someone to keep you warm over the grey autumn and the cold winter to come.Good luck and happy dating, Pam xSign up now with your wingman by downloading the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wingmanapp.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(228, 175, 10);">Wingman app</a>&nbsp;in the App store and Google Play store. Available in the US and UK for IOS and Android devices.<img src="https://wingman-site.s3.amazonaws.com/0dac64061aeae2baf25196dce4e3c99a_image.jpeg">Follow Dr Pam on Twitter and Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/drpamspurr" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);">@drpamspurr</a>&nbsp;and at<a href="https://drpam.co.uk/" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">&nbsp;drpam.co.uk</a>If there are any little ones in your life, Dr Pam’s first children’s story book is out now:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/36y3xr6n" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">http://tinyurl.com/36y3xr6n</a>Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@mayurgala?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank">Mayur Gala</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/silhouette-of-persons-hands-forming-heart-2PODhmrvLik?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@wildlittlethingsphoto?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank">Helena Lopes</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/four-people-standing-on-edge-of-mountain-DkGIAjlIJu0?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@hannaholinger?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank">Hannah Olinger</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-person-writing-on-a-piece-of-paper-with-a-pen-8eSrC43qdro?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

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Deep down did you think your summer fling was turning into more? It was intense, passionate and seemed perfect. But he/she hasn't called since you last said goodbye. 
Whether it was getting intimate in Ibiza, or super-sexy in Scotland, it's tough to accept when it promised so much more. Especially if you’d been single for quite some time and then this came along and it seemed like your luck was changing. 
Try these seven steps to help you put that holiday romance behind you:
1/ Accept Their Reality
They might’ve thought you were fantastic and they seemed so into you, so why have they gone silent? The fact is from one person, to another, they see holiday flings in a different light to how you might. Their reality was this: they had loads of fun, great sex, and now they’re back into their real life. The summer fling with you is done and dusted - and they’re ready to move on. Accepting this will help you see it's nothing personal.
2/ Dump the Rose-Coloured Specs
They were fun, maybe good-looking too, but it’s time to be honest with yourself. You met on a beach - they live in the North, you live in the South - would a long distance relationship have been much fun? Wouldn't it have lost its sparkle soon enough? You can stay stuck in the past thinking it was the real thing - or you can dump those rose coloured specs and accept it was only a summer thing.

3/ Get a Lift from Friends
It's definitely the time to rely on your friends. Hopefully you feel you can talk to them about the fling ending. Undoubtedly, they’ll do and say the right things. Friends are for life - whereas he or she was just there for a week or two in the summer!
4/ Don't Give off Stalker-vibes
You have their number plus you know where they are on social media - but don’t go there! It’s not a good look to keep contacting them to try and convince them this was more than a summer fling. Bow out with your pride intact rather than acting like a potential stalker.
5/ Treat This As A Love-Lesson 
It can be beneficial to future relationships to learn from your hurt feelings. Think things through - did you maybe give your heart away too quickly? Did you get carried away with the passion? 
Maybe you won't give your heart away so quickly next time around. Or maybe you’ll go into your next relationship with your eyes wide open. It’s important in future to take your time, if they’re worth it they will wait.

6/ Believe Your Own Hype
This is a great time to fight any thoughts that they treated it only as a fling because they didn’t see you as proper relationship material. Remind yourself that you could be the most fabulous girlfriend or boyfriend but they just wanted some summer fun. Tell yourself, you will find someone worthy – of you - in the future.
7/ Time for Having Fun 
As you pack your feelings for them away - along with your summer things - you'll start to feel better. Now is the time to simply get out there with a positive attitude and who knows how soon you might find someone to keep you warm over the grey autumn and the cold winter to come.
Good luck and happy dating, Pam x
Sign up now with your wingman by downloading the Wingman app in the App store and Google Play store. Available in the US and UK for IOS and Android devices.

Follow Dr Pam on Twitter and Instagram @drpamspurr and at drpam.co.uk
If there are any little ones in your life, Dr Pam’s first children’s story book is out now: http://tinyurl.com/36y3xr6n
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