What Is Chameleoning? All You Need To Know About The Gen Z’s New Dating Trend

Gen Z has come up with a new dating term known as chameleoning. In recent times with the advent of dating sites and other things, modern dating has emerged with several relationship terms. The new terms in the dating dictionary bear the testimony to the fact that modern love has several layers that can be complex at times. Chameleoning, the dating concept captures a familiar yet overlooked behaviour in modern dating. It is all about an individual changing their personality, interest or behaviour to blend with their partner’s preferences.

The word Chameleoning has been named after the reptile chameleon who are known for their ability to change colours. Although Chameleoning does not go with the sentiment of today’s generation as they have a “don’t care” attitude towards most things. However, it is indeed a surprise as people are beginning to make an effort to change themselves for their partner. This dating behaviour might be also considered as a survival strategy for some. Here’s everything you need to know about Chameleoning - the new dating trend.

Chameleoning Is The New Gen Z Dating Term (Image Credits: Freepik)

Things You Need To Know About Chameleoning

What Is Chameleoning?

Chameleoning refers to the act of changing one’s personality, behaviour and interest to match their partner’s in order to blend into the relationship. This happens when most start compromising and adapting to their partner’s preferences and needs that help fit into the relationship. However, this can be problematic as the individual is looked upon as a red flag that signals a lack of authenticity or self-identity.

Factors Behind Chameleoling In Dating

Even though people adjust to their partner’s interest to run a smooth relationship, the problem arises when their adjustment or adaptation turns into an identity crisis. There are several factors why people act like chameleons in a relationship.

Desire To Be Validated: Some people reshape themselves to fit into a partner’s world in order to receive validation from the latter.

Having Low Self-Esteem: People who often struggle with their self-esteem believe that their own personality is not good enough and rather choose to reflect someone else’s.

To Avoid Confrontation: People who like to avoid confrontation can inhibit chameleoning to simply adjust, recalibrate and do whatever is possible on their end to keep things going smoothly.

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