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Modern dating glossary

Situationship

An undefined romantic and sexual involvement that resembles a relationship but lacks explicit commitment, exclusivity, or shared future planning. Often deliberate, often mutual.

A situationship occupies the space between a hookup and a committed relationship. Both parties typically know there is no formal label, and the ambiguity is part of the arrangement. Coined in early-2010s relationship discourse; gained mainstream usage by 2020.

In use since 2017

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