Life Why is your exciting new fling afraid of commitment? They may be a ‘flashpanner.’ February 23, 2023February 23, 2023Jenna Ryu, USA TODAYComments Off on Why is your exciting new fling afraid of commitment? They may be a ‘flashpanner.’ Do you know someone who enjoys the honeymoon phase of relationships, only to jump ship when things become "too serious"? They may be flashpanning you.