Stashing - There are so many questions about this newly coined dating term. What is "Stashing" when it comes to dating? Who does it and how does it work? Let's check out what it really means to "Stash".

"Stashing" is a new dating term that seems to be popping up everywhere. Unfortunately, there may finally be a term for this, but it has been happening to singles for decades! Stashing is when the person that you're dating doesn't take the time to introduce you to anyone that is in their lives. "Stashing" when dating is no different than when you are masking something that you want to hide in your life such as a dirty pile of laundry, a big mess that you have or that pile of bills that you'll get to later.

Essentially "stashers" keep their "stashees" away from all of their family and friends. It's like you are being hidden from their world. When stashing someone that you're dating, you hide all evidence of time spent together. When you spend time at their house you'll notice that it seems as if they're still living a single life. There's no relationship evidence at their place whatsoever, no pictures of the two of you anywhere because they won't let you take any. And forget about leaving any of your personal belongings at their place, no toothbrush and you definitely won't be given a drawer for a change of clothes or a couple extra pairs of underwear. As for social media, "stashers" will not acknowledge the "stashees" existence on social media. There will be no relationship status change on Facebook and no pictures posted on Instagram of the two of you together. Instead, they will take a picture of their dinner when you're out together and post it without mentioning you at all when they do.

Then there's family and friends, "stashers" will NEVER introduce you to anyone who is important to them in their lives. You will never meet their parents, siblings or any other relatives for that matter and friends are off limits too. If you do happen to run into someone that your "stasher" is related to or is friends with you will never be introduced as a girlfriend or boyfriend, instead, they will either not introduce you at all or will call you "a friend" with no title to accompany the introduction. You will also notice that "stashers" often do everything in their power to avoid any awkward situation where introductions might need to happen.

This one is pretty easy. People who "stash" do it for a very specific reason, they are players. "Stashers" are people who don't want to have to commit to anything that's real and long-lasting. These are the type of people who don't know how to truly commit and when you try to bring the subject up they are experts at changing the subject or avoiding it altogether. "Stashers" are typically people who are always looking for that one better person> and when or if they find them then the "stashee" will get the boot right out the front door. If a person you're dating is a "stasher" it's far easier to keep the "stashee" a secret so when they decide to break up with you they don't have to explain it to their family or any friends. Finally, the last type of "stasher" is someone who is cheating on their current partner. If this is the case then the "stasher" doesn't truly include you in his life because he already has a someone and it wouldn't be possible to explain you to family or friends. No matter what kind of "stasher" it is that you meet and date you need to be cautious. There is no reason that anyone should accept being treated this way and if this is happening to you, then you need to ditch your "stasher" immediately.

"Stashing" is one of the most selfish things that a single person can do. "Stashing" your potential mate until you decide if you want to keep them in your life or if there is going to be someone better to come along is not fair to anyone. "Stashers" need to realize that it's not cool to keep a "stashee" at bay, if you're not truly interested in the person and have no intention of trying to have a future with them, then you need to be honest and tell the "stashee" right from the start. There are many singles out there that only want to date casually and it's perfectly acceptable. If this is the case and you're a "stasher" find someone else who is aware of what it is that you're looking for and is okay with that right from the start. If a "stasher" finds another "stasher" then this is the only way that this type of dating will actually work out for both singles involved.

Have a look at the top telltale signs that you're being "stashed" by the guy or gal that you're dating right now. If these things are happening to you then it's up to you to put a stop to the relationship before it goes any further.

A sure sign that you're dating a "stasher" is that every time you go to take a picture together your "stasher" tells you that they don't like their picture taken. Or when you do take a picture together it's blurry or it may be with a group of people so that you can't tell that the two of you are together. If you do get a picture together forget about tagging them in it if you do they will likely remove the tag as soon as it's posted.

"Stashers" are notorious for this one, they don't want their "stashee" to meet anyone that is important in their lives because they don't want their family or friends to know that they are a relationship. "Stashers" like to keep the "stashee" away from their loved ones so that there are no emotional connections made or any other sort of bond between each other established.

A clear indication that you're dating a "stasher" is when you're only ever introduced as a friend. This usually happens when you're out for dinner or drinks and you run into friends of your "stasher". It's obvious that your date tried to avoid running into people they know when you are introduced awkwardly as a friend. And if you call them on it afterward the subject will either get changed quickly or they just blow it off with some lame story that they didn't expect to run into anyone they knew.

You tend to stay at your "stashers" place overnight at least once a week and you're NOT allowed to leave ANY personal items there. No toothbrush, brush, change of clothes, NOTHING! When you ask why there's always another lame excuse or change of subject. A good way to test this one out is to leave a little something of yours at their place and see if the potential "stasher" calls you on it or not and returns the item or items to you immediately.

If you're dating a "stasher," you will quickly see that they will tend to avoid making any long-term plans with you. Why do they avoid making plans that are too far into the future? "Stashers" do this so that they can always keep their options open, it's like they're always looking for something better to do and someone better to date and if that happens then they won't have to break plans with the "stashee" because they haven't made any yet.

"Stashers" are notorious for avoiding commitment at all costs. These are the type of singles who will never be in a serious relationship. It's not for them and they have no interest in it at all. Instead, they tend to date several people at the same time but don't tell a soul that they are doing so, this way they don't have to explain or answer questions to anyone.

Dating a "stasher" means that you will never go out to any place that is popular, hip or trendy. Those who "stash" tend to take their dates to quiet out of the way places for dinner or drinks so that they don't have to chance running into someone that they know.

"Stashers" are often players and may already be in a long-term relationship and you are the one that they've chosen to date as well and hideaway for this reason. "Stashers" who are cheaters don't want to get caught and because of this, they don't like to share your relationship status with other people. "Stashers" could also be cheaters in the form of dating several people at the same time. This type of person is someone who dates more than one person at any given time until they find "the one" that's right for them and when they do, you can forget ever seeing them again.

A "stasher" will always make up excuses why you can't ever hang out with their friends. The "stasher" may say that their friends are too busy, that they are immature or that they are embarrassed by them so you won't ask to spend time with them. This is never actually the case, but "stashers" aren't always good at being honest.

This isn't a great situation at all and when you realize this is happening you need to DUMP them ASAP. If your partner doesn't want to be seen in public with you or doesn't want anyone to know the two of you are in a relationship together this could be a sign that they are a "stasher". When you realize that your partner is embarrassed by you, you need to run far away from that one!

If you have had any of these things happen to you then you should be on the lookout for these types of daters. You are better than this and deserve to be with someone who is happy to be with you. You should be with someone who wants to show you off and shout it out to the world that you mean the world to them. You need to find someone who wants to go out with you and introduce you to everyone that matters to them in their lives. What you need to remember is that it's up to you to look after what it is that you want first and if that doesn't match with your potential new mate then move on before you get too invested or your feelings get hurt. Finally, there's no reason for you to feel bad about breaking things off with someone who is a "stasher", they are the ones that should feel bad for doing this to you in the first place.

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