Frequent repetition of personal information (location, age, phone number) Use of terms of endearment (e.g., 'babe', 'doll', 'sexy') Desperation for validation and connection (e.g., asking if the other person is real) Inability to engage in deeper conversation beyond surface-level flattery
Desire for connection and validation Need for reassurance about the other person's interest Seeking immediate responses and engagement
Rejection of requests to move off the app Lack of interest from others in deeper conversation Responses that do not affirm his approach
Quick to respond, often immediately after receiving a message
No evidence of gift response; focus is on personal information and flattery
Questions about personal interests Inquiries about living situation Expressions of attraction or compliments
Increases frequency of messages and intensity of flattery when not receiving desired responses; attempts to redirect conversation to personal information and phone number.