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‘Let’s see what happens’—the age-old haze of relationships is being bid adieu by today’s generation. Hardballing is the new trend in the world of dating. Clearing everything on the first day. No drama, just straight talk. Generation Z or Gen G is now looking for peace of mind in this way.

What is this hardballing? Simply put, communicating your needs and expectations early in the relationship. Whether you want to get married, whether the relationship is serious or just casual, even what you think about long distance—all will be discussed in the first few days. Earlier these questions were avoided for months. What followed was turmoil and bitterness. Now Jane Ji’s attitude is very clear. ‘I want this, if I don’t meet with you, I will look for another way.’

Do you know why its popularity is increasing? Choosing this path is to get rid of the pain and uncertainty of breaking up. Many times, if the expectations accumulated in the mind are not met, the stress is created. Hardballing reduces that uncertainty. The younger generation finds it more effective to speak directly than to worry unnecessarily about the partner’s behavior.

Social media or dating app profiles are also changing now. ‘No casual dating’ or ‘marriage mindset’ – such words are directly written in the bio. While this was previously considered rough usage, it is now seen as maturity. Telling the truth without wasting time is the right thing to do now.

What are the benefits? First, it maintains transparency. Second, it saves time. If both of you don’t agree, you can withdraw at the beginning. There is less chance of being unnecessarily emotional. So does post break-up depression. When uncertainty is reduced, the mind is calm.

According to many, so much calculation at the beginning of love makes the romance fade away. But Jane G’s reasoning is different. According to them, love based on false hope does not last. Romance deepens with transparency. And so ‘hardballing’ might become the new dating style in the coming days.