New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Relationship lingo today is littered with terms that reflect the (anxious and avoidant) attachment issues of the younger generation. So, just when you thought you've caught up with "ghosting" - abruptly cutting off communication and "love bombing" - frequently bestowing affection, especially in the early stages of the relationship, you've now got to contend with "banksying", named after the famous English street artist and political activist Banksy (which is a pseudonym).

Much like the artist's style of working where he creates his art unannounced, after which he disappears and leaves people puzzled, in relationships, the terms refers to behaviour where one individual slowly pulls out of a relationship before entire...