U-Haul lesbian

[2][3] A joke which references U-Haul (a brand of self-move rental trucks and trailers) became well known in lesbian culture.

[9] Psychologists note that the U-Haul joke epitomizes the perceived phenomenon of lesbians to form intense emotional connections, referred to in gay slang as an "urge to merge".

[11] In their view, an aversion to the risks of dating is linked to a stunted development of intimate relationships during the teenage years when most gays and lesbians are in the closet.

With the freedom of adulthood, lesbians become drawn to U-Haul relationships, appreciating their intensity and intimacy.

[13] They argue that the short dating-span bypasses serious discussion on many relationship issues prior to moving in (such as sexual compatibility or future expectations) and this can manifest itself in various problems later on.