newly single is the new buzzword

I learnt a new phrase today- newly single. Since the newly marrieds are slowly on the decline it makes sense no? Newly single is defined as someone who has (naturally) just got out of a long steady relationship. In my life I know quite a few people who are closeted "newly singles". For all practical purposes they are in a relationship, but have come to realize that therein lies the catch! So they are slowly easing themselves out when they think no one is looking.