But why do people snow-globe in the first place? I guess it depends on the individual, but I wouldn’t say all snow-globers are doing it solely to be mean. In the same way that it’s easy to get swept up in the nostalgia of Christmas, it’s probably easier to convince yourself you feel a certain way – or at least make you feel more romantic and in the mood for love. The amount of alcohol consumed at this time of year may also play a part…

Drinking prosecco doesn’t give you an excuse to be awful, though. Never stopped you.

Hey! I prefer a gin and tonic. That’s… not really the point.

So, how can you tell if you’re being snow-globed? It can be difficult, especially because someone who is snow-globing typically keeps their true feelings secret until the very last moment, but there are some subtle signs to keep an eye out for. For example, are they rushing into lots of dates in a very short period of time or showering you with affection in a way that feels excessive or disingenuous? If so, you might want to keep your wits about you.

‘Snow-globing’ is the toxic dating trend to watch out for this Christmas