Skip to main content

Next best thing syndrome

This is someone ,male or female,who claim to be in a relationship with only you ,but keeps you hidden from others. They do this is order to still appear single ,so they can continue to be sneaky on social media and dating sites. They will tell you they are a private person in order to not acknowledge your relationship with them publicly. You will never meet their family or friends .In reality, they are hiding multiple relationships with the opposite sex online .
These afflicted with this syndrome are usually a narcissist ,who tends to be loud , attention seeking, sneaky,and constantly plays the victim role to gain your sympathy . They are also selfish, entitled, and always thirsty for compliments and praise from multiple people in order to feed their fragile ego.
When you get suspicious and confront them about their behavior ,they will gas light you.
They will double down on the lies ,even after you present evidence of screen shots of said lies. They will move onto the next best thing, because they sense you are pulling away from them . Once you end the relationship ,they will quickly , generally within days , go public with the next best thing, in order to get one last dig in.
I thought Steve was such a great guy ,until I discovered he suffers from the next best thing syndrome .
by SassyMam03 March 14, 2022
mugGet the Next best thing syndrome mug.

night thing

I need to get her over to my house to do that night thing.
by Tennis Shoe December 29, 2005
mugGet the night thing mug.
Related Words

things that are not people

A noun that is a place or thing.
by ~The Nameless One ~ September 6, 2005
mugGet the things that are not people mug.

big things

ghetto for being successful, doing things that are great.
Korey: Yo Tony, you still in college?
Tony: Yeah, I am the editor-in-chief of the school paper.
Korey: check out Tony, doing Big Things
by Tony RA February 26, 2005
mugGet the big things mug.

pokey thing

A long and slender object, such as a paperclip, used to stir marijuana ash in search for remaining plant material.
I think it's cached... does anyone have a pokey thing?
by Anonymous September 1, 2003
mugGet the pokey thing mug.

The Thing

You know...the thing...
by eatingapenis February 7, 2021
mugGet the The Thing mug.

Things

Things can be anything that makes you laugh. Things is what its called when you are making jokes extremely slaphappy. It also is a phrase used when your at a loss for words, the phrase "Things!" with a wiggle of the fingers can bring a smile to anybodies face!
"Man, last night we said some things!"
by Doctor!! May 31, 2009
mugGet the Things mug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email