Dumbitchitis
dʌmbɪʧaɪtɪs
(noun)
A highly contagious condition where someone—usually a loving, loyal, deeply attached partner—stays in a relationship far past its expiration date, despite being treated like an afterthought, emotional punching bag, or a background extra in the rom-com he’s secretly casting with other women.
Most commonly diagnosed in people who romanticise red flags, excuse neglect as “he’s just going through something,” and hold onto a single good memory like it’s a coupon for future love.
Symptoms may include:
- Confusing late-night “you up?” texts with genuine affection
- Ignoring the fact he’s DM’ing Sydney Sweeney while calling you his “ride or die”
- Feeling grateful he only liked the thirst trap this time and didn’t comment
- Defending him to your friends who are 1000% right about him being trash
- Staying because of “potential” when the only thing growing is your anxiety
Diagnosis:
Typically confirmed after multiple ignored boundaries, breadcrumb texts, or when he says, “I’m not ready for anything serious”... while you’re doing his laundry.
Cure:
Radical self-worth, supportive and honest friends, blocking him on everything, and remembering that love shouldn’t feel like emotional unpaid labor.
Full recovery is possible—but relapse risk increases around birthdays, breakups, or late-night stalking.
dʌmbɪʧaɪtɪs
(noun)
A highly contagious condition where someone—usually a loving, loyal, deeply attached partner—stays in a relationship far past its expiration date, despite being treated like an afterthought, emotional punching bag, or a background extra in the rom-com he’s secretly casting with other women.
Most commonly diagnosed in people who romanticise red flags, excuse neglect as “he’s just going through something,” and hold onto a single good memory like it’s a coupon for future love.
Symptoms may include:
- Confusing late-night “you up?” texts with genuine affection
- Ignoring the fact he’s DM’ing Sydney Sweeney while calling you his “ride or die”
- Feeling grateful he only liked the thirst trap this time and didn’t comment
- Defending him to your friends who are 1000% right about him being trash
- Staying because of “potential” when the only thing growing is your anxiety
Diagnosis:
Typically confirmed after multiple ignored boundaries, breadcrumb texts, or when he says, “I’m not ready for anything serious”... while you’re doing his laundry.
Cure:
Radical self-worth, supportive and honest friends, blocking him on everything, and remembering that love shouldn’t feel like emotional unpaid labor.
Full recovery is possible—but relapse risk increases around birthdays, breakups, or late-night stalking.
"I knew I had Dumbitchitis when I caught him messaging three different girls and still blamed myself for not being 'chill' enough."
"I was definitely down with a bad case of Dumbitchitis —I literally made him dinner after he liked his ex’s thirst trap."
"Me with Dumbitchitis watching him repost Andrew Tate quotes and thinking, 'he’s just misunderstood.'"
"I was definitely down with a bad case of Dumbitchitis —I literally made him dinner after he liked his ex’s thirst trap."
"Me with Dumbitchitis watching him repost Andrew Tate quotes and thinking, 'he’s just misunderstood.'"
by KBWIZZLE May 11, 2025