As Valentine's Day approaches, navigating the complexities of modern dating can feel like wading through a minefield of heartache. Groundhogging, where familiar patterns repeat with the wrong partners, pales in comparison to the chilling trends of 2024. From orbiting—an ex lurking in the shadows of social media—to being benched as a backup plan, or pocketed away from public view, and the emotionally manipulative act of breadcrumbing, love's landscape is fraught with perilous pitfalls disguised as affection.