What is 'Mosting', the latest dating trend? A relationship expert explains

If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.

At least, that's the case for "mosting", the latest trend to take over our modern dating world. But what does it actually entail?

Speaking on Today Extra this morning, relationship expert Melissa Ferrarri delved into the dating trend, sharing, "Mosting is when somebody meets you and they declare that you are the one and undying love, and that 'we're going to have a future together'.

"[It's all] the right cliches, the right words. And then they dump you."

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Though it may seem like just another elaborate prank, Ferrarri says there are valid reasons behind why people do this.

"Some, I think, it is their way of connecting... People believe 'this is how we should go into love' with the love bombing and the declarations.

"I also think for some it's a bit of a dopamine rush. It is like people get excited by all the love-bombing experience and feeling that kind of love exchange in such a way that they get a bit of a high off it. It's problematic."

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But how is this different from the infatuation and drama of love at first sight? Ferrarri shared some tips on how to differentiate between what is real and what is fake.

"Believe what people tell you. Listening to people historically, what has happened in their life, is a really good indication of how they are going to be with you," she says.

"[When] they are overly affectionate, just displaying too much, they are making super big plans that don't even fit with who that person really is – that's quite odd.

"Sometimes it doesn't take... It takes time for it to disclose or show itself. But they are the kind of things, really watch carefully what someone is saying and doing."

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Another litmus test is to ask them to take it slow, says Ferrari.

"If you like them, think they are worth investing, talk to them about slowing down, 'Let's slow this down, let this unfold'," she says.

"People show themselves over time. Sometimes it isn't up until about 18 months that you know who you have got.

"Otherwise, if they are not willing to slow it down and they want it to be in that effervescence of love... then, it's probably time to walk away, count your loss, move on, find the next one."