What does folded mean in romantic terms?

[Anonymous]

One of my friends hinted that my crush folded and I folded as well, I searched everywhere but they gave different answers, so I thought I will try here. What does that mean?

[Anonymous]

To me, “folded” means “caved in” as in “to give in” or “surrender”. For example, “she folded under pressure” which means the pressure got to her and she wasn’t as successful as she should have been. In your and your crush’s case, perhaps it means that there was an instance in which both of you “folded” and revealed your interest for one another. It’s hard to know without more context.

[Asker]

Ooh, I think it's exactly that meaning, I know I have folded but not sure if she has, but it does look like it, thank you very much

[Opinion Owner]

Absolutely!

[clampfan101]

My guess would be a reference to poker, with “fold” being a term for giving up.

[Asker]

Ooh I see, thank you!