What is Kittenfishing?

KITTENFISHING means “to misrepresent yourself online to improve your dating odds”. The term is essentially a light version of CATFISHING (when you pretend to be a totally different person online).

Can a serial cheater ever stop?

The phrase “once a cheater, always a cheater,” is almost widely accepted, but when it comes to serial cheaters, the cheating often doesn’t stop.

How do you tell a guy you lied about your age?

Explain that your age was an issue for you and you took the easy way out. Tell him you regret that now but you’ll understand if he feels that’s a ‘showstopper’. And be prepared if he feels that’s reason enough to walk away. Accept any decision he makes with good grace.

What is Paperclipping in dating?

“Paperclipping” is when an ex comes back into your life for no reason other than to feel better about themselves. They don’t want to be with you and they don’t mean the kind words they say; they only want to use you to feel confident and likable when they’re otherwise feeling insecure.

Is lying about your age catfishing?

No. Catfishing is a cruel trick, where someone lies about who they are in order to trick a person into having serious feelings for them; and then they disappear. Lying about your age is just lying about your age. It could be a part of catfishing.

What is the punishment for lying about your age?

Under the proposed bill, adults face five years in prison if convicted, and up to eight years if they lie about their age with the intent of committing another criminal offence.

What to do when someone finds out you lied?

If you lied, talk to the person you lied to so you can explain what happened. Then, apologize for telling them a lie. After you apologize, work on mending your relationship with the person moving forward.

How do you tell someone you lied about your age?

Start by saying something to show how much you love him, such as “You are the kindest/most honest/most caring person I know, so I am sorry that I have lied to you.” Apologize for being dishonest about your age and tell him how old you actually are.