Spend a little time on TikTok, X, or Instagram reels and one word is bound to pop up: “pick me.” It’s often used with a sneer, contempt, a knowing laugh, or as a caption on a viral clip of a woman ...

Recently, we asked women in the BuzzFeed Community to share the red flags that indicate another woman is a "pick me," and the responses were completely candid. If you didn't know, a "pick me" is a ...

In social conversations, certain patterns reveal deeper needs for validation. One example is the behavior often linked to pick-me girls. These are individuals who try to stand out by distancing ...

Once upon a time, the phrase “pick me” was just a reference to a vulnerable 2005 monologue from Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy. Online, it gained a clear, commonly used meaning around 2016, as a ...

Once upon a time, the phrase “pick me” was just a reference to a vulnerable 2005 monologue from Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy. Online, it gained a clear, commonly used meaning around 2016, as a ...

I was delighted when the term “'pick me girl” sprang into popularity, as I was with other slang terms like “aura farming” and “performative male,” because they were able to succinctly identify a ...

Q. My boyfriend and I just got together, but I’ve been feeling very self-conscious — because yes, I hate to admit it, but I did go on Instagram and looked at his exes and girls he had crushes on in ...

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“I’ve never been chosen.” Few phrases cut as deeply. It’s the quiet confession behind countless social media posts where women call out “choose me” or “pick me.” Sometimes it’s packaged in humor, ...

Millie is a writer and content creator working in media and entertainment since 2012. Her work has been recognized by esteemed publications such as The New Yorker, Buzzfeed News, The Washington Post, ...

A woman says she “dopamine dresses” – picking bright and colorful outfits based on how she feels – opting for green to help with stress and pink and yellow for a “pick me up.” Marianne Taylor, 48, has ...