Are they the one, or just the one for right now?
What Is a Situationship?
Situationships can be defined as “romantic relationships with no clarity or label.
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Put simply, a situationship is essentially a relationship without any commitment, says Dr. Romanoff.
But a situationship can also leave you unsure what to say when someone asks whether youre seeing someone.
Its complicated may be the only response that seems appropriate.
Characteristics of a Situationship
How do you know whether your relationship could be defined as a situationship?
Here are several of each to consider.
Advantages of a Situationship
The biggest advantage of a situationship is that there is less responsibility.
Relationships can consume a significant amount ofemotional energy.
Situationships, on the other hand, don’t require a huge emotional investment.
That is, as long as both partners are on the same page.
It can also be stressful to be in a relationship without stability or consistency.
This causes them to idealize their partner and, in turn, devalue themselves.
This can lead to an unhealthy dynamic.
Either way, its a good idea tocommunicate with your partner.
Let them know what you want, so you could check whether youre both on the same page.
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