Am I a total catch or just an influencer?

Generation Z invented it a new meeting date for people who date less for love and more for social status: “Troning.”

Conformable PureWowslang term for “meeting someone who boosts your reputation (and possibly ego) just by association”, essentially placing them on a theoretical throne.

A previous study published in the journal Advances in science found that users of the dating app try to find a match about “25% more desirable than themselves.”

“Enthronement” may not necessarily be a new concept. People have long set out to “dating,” and the new practice may simply be a different form of “gold-digging” in an age where branding and social currency are as important as actual currency.

The Swaddle reported that there’s nothing necessarily wrong with making connections to expand social circles—as long as it’s not disguised as a romantic relationship.

According to the publication, “the problem arises when one’s motivation to date another is driven solely by one’s social aspirations, rather than romantic interest, attraction, affection, and most of the other things that form the foundation of a relationship.”

The publication added: “Essentially, then, enthronement prioritizes influence and influence over shared interests and values, meaningful connection and emotional intimacy.”

The trend “throning” comes shortly after a poll predicted what dating habits are likely to flourish in the new yearsuch as “trap goat” or “strange match”.

The former refers to being stuck on a date with a person who dominates the conversation, while the latter is a nod to finding a partner who likes the same weird things, according to a Plenty of Fish survey.

“Freak Matching” is an homage to Tinashe’s viral track “Nasty,” in which the artist asks the question, “Will anyone match my freak?”

Conversely, the survey also found that some partners find comfort in sharing the same dislikes.

“When we put less pressure on ourselves, dating becomes more about having fun and enjoying new experiences,” Plenty of Fish dating expert Rachel DeAlto said at the time of the survey.