Are they "paperclipping" you? According to Damona Hoffman, relationship coach and host of "The Dates and Mates" podcast, the dating trend is named after Clippy, the early-2000s annoying Microsoft pop-up that offered to "help" when you least expected or needed it. The same goes for an ex, who may follow up only to disappear again. You think you're finally over your ex. Until, out of nowhere, they slide into your DMs or send an unexpected text, suddenly wondering how you've been – only to disappear again. How do you deal with this? Swipe for some tips. Visit the link in bio for more information.