situationship
A situationship is a romantic connection whose commitment, labels, or expectations have not been clearly defined.1
How “situationship” is used
- Tone
- Informal; dating and relationship conversations.
- Where you’ll see it
- People use it for a connection that feels like more than friendship without being an agreed, committed relationship. The word names the uncertainty; it does not explain what either person wants.
Examples
- We see each other every weekend, but neither of us knows what to call it. It is a situationship.
- They decided to talk about expectations instead of staying in a situationship.
Examples are written for this site to show typical use. They are not quotes.
Usage notes
- The term alone does not establish whether both people are comfortable with the arrangement.
- It is a description of a relationship situation, not a judgement about it.
Origin
Origin not verified.
Related
Sources
- Situationship — Cambridge Dictionary, About Words (opens in a new tab)
https://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2023/02/13/new-words-13-february-2023/
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