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Dating is complicated, so it's no surprise that the relationship and dating scene now has a jargon all of its own. Did you know that you could have a combination Friend and Enemy? Yep. And that what the kids these days call the bond between your man and his best friend is a Bromance?

If you are new to the Internet or just new to online dating, you may not know the lingo that is used in present day. If you don't have a ready guide to dating terms, trying to follow conversations in a chat room can be frustrating. You may feel lost by the Internet abbreviations that others use as shorthand. For those who need a handy glossary filled with slang, terms, codes, cliches and definitions of words used to describe relationships and dating situations, we have put together a list of the most common online dating lingo and terms you'll need to know.

Would you date someone who had previously dated one of your friends?

Yes! I'm perfectly happy to date my friend's exes. They're exes for a reason.

No! It's too incestuous. I don't feel comfortable dating a friend's ex.

Maybe Yes: I haven't had the opportunity, but I don't see a problem with it.

Maybe No: I haven't done it, but I don't think I would.