We Know Catfishing Is Bad, So What Is ‘Kittenfishing’ And Why Do We All Do It?

We Know Catfishing Is Bad, So What Is ‘Kittenfishing’ And Why Do We All Do It?

June 13, 2026 · 17 min

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The episode discusses the concept of 'kittenfishing' in dating, where individuals tell small lies to appear more attractive.

Yes, we have a new term in the dating world and it’s called Kittenfishing. Basically, it means you tell little lies about yourself in order to appear more attractive. Whether it’s adding an inch to your height, editing your age by a couple of years or even filtering your photos, dating experts say nearly everyone is guilty of kittenfishing. It’s not malicious, like catfishing, but experts say it only makes relationships harder, because the truth always comes out in the end.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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