Toxic dating trend ‘sledding’ is a huge red flag: ‘Gen Z,

Baby, it’s cold outside. But the “Sled Man”‘s heart was even colder.

Although it’s the season to be jolly, hordes of young daters will be feeling the blues thanks to a “toxic” new dating trend – which may sound like a fun pastime of “sledding,” but it’s not .

“Gen Z should be on the lookout for signs they’re being ‘sled’,” Claire Rénier, a romance expert at dating app Happn, warned the Daily Star.

Tobogganing is a newly popular practice that prompts twenty-somethings to stay on vacation while culling, or dragging someone as if they were in a sleigh.

However, what their unsuspecting sweethearts don’t know is that the seemingly happy musher is secretly planning to dump them within seconds of the ball dropping on New Year’s Day.

“This can be toxic and a red flag,” Rainier said. “It appeals to people’s emotions and promotes short-term gratification.”

This is a heart-warming job.

Mushers are all in it for themselves. Happn surveyed 600 daters ranging in age from 18 to 25 and found that 15% of Zoomers regularly hook up with their seasonal significant other for sex, companionship or to avoid those annoying “Why are you still single?” . Questions from nosy family members during the holidays.

Researchers determined that 75% of sledders decided to part ways with their honey by November, and a shocking 25% planned to call it quits as early as August after Christmas.

“People should not be treated like this in what is supposed to be a loving and trusting relationship,” Rainier said, advising sledding victims to dust themselves off and try again.

“Young people should develop more authentic connections with people who share places and interests,” she advises. “This way they can find a partner who is genuinely interested in them and maintain a relationship until the end of the winter.”

Here are some of the top reasons for sledding enthusiasts to go sledding.

• Have sex with someone (60%)
• Someone to hug when it’s cold (50%)
• To avoid feeling lonely during this magical time of year (40%)
• Avoid answering questions about being single (30%)
• Bringing people to Christmas and New Year parties (20%)