Dating is getting even more complicated - here are 5 more terms you need to know in 2018

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If you thought the world of ghosting, stashing, and sidebarring was bad, things are about to get worse.

Modern dating is tough, and sometimes it can feel like everyone else has a manual to follow while you're left in the dark wondering if anyone will ever love you.

The game playing makes it even more complicated. When are you supposed to arrange the second date? How long do you wait until you phone or text the person you're interested in?

Of course, social media only perpetuates our anxieties.

However, thanks to dating website Plenty of Fish, there are names for all the digital dating behaviours you're likely to come across in 2018 - and most of them are linked to our phones, according to the site's dating expert Shannon Smith.

"[They] can often be avoided by communicating clearly with someone we're dating, and being mindful of our tech manners," she told Business Insider. "For instance, 'Cricketing' and 'Ghostbusting' are simply by-products of attempting to spare someone's feelings, or avoiding an awkward conversation that we shouldn't shy away from. And we all know that phoneless 'Flexting' has been going on since the dawn of time.

She added: "Singles in 2018 are incredibly savvy daters, and are more empowered than ever to make the best choices for them when it comes to their romantic dealings. But in a fast-paced world with so much choice, sometimes we all need a reminder that dating should be fun!"

Here are the five new dating behaviours to be aware of in 2018 - then you can go back to swiping away to your heart's content, knowing what you're getting yourself into.