Do you know what "steching" is? Learn and avoid

Relationships, unfortunately, can often be complicated, especially when everything is still in the early stages. And often, even though we feel butterflies and feel good about something new, we also feel pressure. Because it is not easy to fit into someone's life on a deeper level.

"Stashing" is a new term in relationships and refers to the situation when we hide our new partner from the environment and vice versa, when he hides you.

"Steaching" happens when one person in a relationship makes a conscious decision to hide their partner from their close circle of friends and family - whether it's reluctance to introduce you to family and friends, or avoid getting your relationship known on social media. This term was coined by "Metro UK" journalist Ellen Scott back in 2017, however, it has only become popular in the last few years.

In modern dating, such behavior is considered a huge red flag. But does hiding from a partner necessarily indicate that something is wrong in the relationship?

"Ask yourself why your partner doesn't seem to want to commit to you, by keeping you away from family and friends. Is he hiding something from you? If you've been looking for a meaningful relationship with this person, does it make much sense if he doesn't include you into your life?" says psychotherapist Heather Garbutt.

However, the rationale may not be so bleak either.

"Maybe they're actually afraid of certain friends or family members," Garbutova suggests.

It is important to remember that introducing your partner to your family is stressful. Everyone has a different relationship with their parents and friends, and it's important to respect the boundaries and privacy your partner wants to maintain.

However, you need to be honest about what you expect from the relationship and communicate those needs.

"Remember that your relationship isn't a project and your partner isn't someone who needs to be saved. If you're looking for something fulfilling, you may need to find someone you can lean on more. If there are too many complications to overcome, maybe that person just isn't for you ", concludes Garbutova.