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Of all the overused slogans that dominate dating app profiles (“ Must love dogs ,” “ 6'1", if it matters ”), recent pleas for “chalance” now reign supreme. The term (an antonym for “nonchalance” that doesn’t appear in the English dictionary) has become a bit of playful shorthand for daters who want to make it abundantly clear that they want serious commitment and genuine effort in a partner, not the afterthought treatment. In advertising that they’re seeking chalance, singles are making it known that they’re looking for the opposite of someone who’s non chalant (AKA: indifferent, apathetic, casual) about dating. Basically, to date with chalance is to be unabashedly, enthusiastically all-in on someone and not afraid to show it.

The trending term has swiftly cemented itsel

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