SocialMore Social terms
Soft Launch
Introducing a new romantic partner on social media gradually and indirectly — showing a hand, a leg, or a blurry figure without tagging them — before doing a full reveal.
How kids use it
Teens do this to gauge reactions before making a relationship "official" on social media. A soft launch means your teen may be in a relationship before you're told directly.
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