Relationship or Situationship? 9 Ways to Tell & How to Handle it

Does it feel like a relationship but also like it is not? 

Does it sometimes feel like both of you have different interpretations of what is going on between the two of you?

If you said yes to any of the above, you might be in a situationship!

Unlike a relationship, in a situationship things are a bit blurry. There are no titles or commitment but it resembles a traditional relationship (in some ways).

1. There are no boundaries.

Nothing is particularly clear, so it is difficult to impose boundaries.

2. There is no growth.

Relationships grow. Dates evolve from being too formal to being more relaxed and engaging.

3. Consistency? What’s that? 

One weekend you spend every minute together having the time of your lives and it surely feels like a relationship.

4. You never talk about your relationship.

It feels like a joy ride without any particular destination in mind.

5. There is a shallow emotional connection.

As much as you enjoy spending time together, there is no emotional connection.

6. There are no long-term plans.

Almost everything is planned on short notice and when you talk, you never talk about things you want to potentially do in the future.

7. It is not exclusive.

Unless you agree to be in an open relationship, normally a relationship is exclusive. I think that is one of the biggest indicators of commitment.

People who should listen to this show are paychologists, mental health and relaytionship coaches