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matrimania
What does matrimania mean?
An excessive, sometimes off-putting enthusiasm for marriage and weddings that can pressure or alarm a dating partner. It reads as jumping several steps ahead.
"Three dates in he was picking venues, the matrimania scared me off."
Origin
Coined by psychologist Bella DePaulo to critique cultural obsession with marriage.
Frequently asked questions
What does matrimania mean?
It's an over-the-top obsession with weddings and getting married, an excessive enthusiasm that can pressure or alarm a dating partner.
Who coined the term matrimania?
It was coined by psychologist Bella DePaulo to critique society's obsession with marriage.
How is matrimania used in dating?
It describes someone who jumps several steps ahead, like picking wedding venues after just a few dates.
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