Dating words, without the fog.
Short definitions for relationship models, online safety, privacy and Mad2Moi vocabulary.
Definition: Polyamory
Having several romantic relationships at once, with the informed consent of everyone involved. Communication, transparency, mutual respect.
Definition: Sapiosexuality
Emotional or physical attraction mainly triggered by intelligence, culture or intellectual depth.
Definition: Libertine lifestyle
A relationship lifestyle based on sexual and emotional openness, with consent, safety, communication and respect.
Definition: Romance scammer
A scammer who simulates a romantic relationship to extract money, often using stolen photos, urgent stories and refusal to video call.
Definition: Romance scam
Online emotional fraud using fake profiles and psychological manipulation, sometimes over several months.
Definition: HPI
High Intellectual Potential, often used for people with an IQ above 130. Many HPI people feel out of sync with mainstream dating.
Definition: Coming out
The process by which an LGBTQ+ person shares their sexual orientation or gender identity with others.
Definition: Match
On a dating app, a match means two profiles liked each other and can start a conversation.
Definition: Ghosting
Suddenly stopping all communication with someone without explanation.
Definition: Free-spirit dating
Dating between independent-minded people who question mainstream narratives and want to meet without hiding their views.
Definition: Moderation with human review
Automated analysis runs continuously, and a person reviews the profiles, photos and reports it flags rather than letting the automation have the last word.
Definition: GDPR
The European data protection framework granting rights of access, rectification, portability and deletion.
Definition: Verified profile
A profile whose identity has been confirmed through photo or video verification.
Definition: Room
A themed group discussion space where members can talk by text, audio or video.
Definition: Like
The action of showing interest in a profile. On Mad2Moi, likes are free and unlimited.
Definition: Boost
A Premium feature that increases profile visibility for a limited time.
Definition: Premium
Optional paid plan adding comfort features while the free version remains usable.
Definition: BDSM
Consensual practices around bondage, discipline, domination, submission, sadism and masochism.
Definition: Open couple
A couple with agreed rules allowing one or both partners to have other emotional or sexual relationships.
Definition: Catfishing
Creating a fake profile with stolen photos and a false identity to deceive people online.
Definition: Chat Control
A contested EU proposal to scan private messages automatically under the banner of fighting illegal content.
Definition: IRL
In real life: anything that happens outside the screen. Mad2Moi outings help move from chat to physical meetings.