Monkey Branching: Gen Z's New Dating Trend After Situationships

• Millennials, still grappling with 'situationships', now face Gen Z's latest dating trend: 'monkey branching'.
• Monkey branching involves moving from one relationship to another without fully ending the previous one, similar to a monkey swinging between branches.
• This trend means exploring a new romantic option before completely breaking up with a current partner.
• Individuals engaging in monkey branching often fear loneliness or have emotional dependency, avoiding the pain of a full breakup.
• While appearing to move on quickly, those who 'monkey branch' can be emotionally exhausted and struggle with self-awareness and relationship issues.

Why It Matters: Gen Z's 'monkey branching' is a new dating trend where people secure a new relationship before ending the current one.