Understanding Situationship

What exactly does "situationship" entail? Similar to other trendy blends of words, the precise definition of a situationship remains somewhat ambiguous. Is it a relationship that is convenient only in certain situations (aka "Mr./Ms. Right Now"), or is it that stage of a relationship just before "the talk"? Whichever it may be, finding yourself in the midst of one can be perplexing.

According to dating coach James Preece,"A situationship is when two people have been on a few dates but have not yet defined the nature of their connection. This typically occurs for two reasons; they're either still keeping their options open and taking the time to truly understand each other, or they are hesitant to express their feelings out of fear of rejection."

A situationship lacks clear labels, so if you're involved with someone but uncertain about the nature of the relationship, you're likely in one. Relationship expert Stephanie Tumba, author of "100 Dates And A Wedding," points out several signs, such as the absence of shared photos on social media, primarily communicating via WhatsApp, not having met each other's friends, and feeling hesitant to discuss feelings. Do these indicators sound familiar to you?

Are there advantages to being in a situationship? Beyond the obvious benefit of having your cake and eating it too, there are morally understandable reasons for temporarily leaving things unsaid. Perhaps you've recently gone through a breakup or don't have the mental bandwidth to take on a new partner. Essentially, if it works for you, there's no harm in extending your situationship.

Sarah Louise Ryan, a relationship expert and the founder of Love Lessons, takes a more skeptical view of situationships: "Even if situationships provide emotional connection, physical intimacy, and companionship, they lack the commitment from one or both parties."

James adds, "It's okay to take your time to see how things unfold, but it can be frustrating if neither person takes a step forward. The problem arises when one person desires more commitment while the other is content with the current arrangement."

How long do situationships last?

There's no right response regarding how long situationships ought to proceed; it's absolutely reliant upon the circumstance. In the event that you're both cool with things, there's no great explanation to superfluously to move things on. Yet, you in all actuality do should be in total agreement; might you at any point lay down with others? Might you at any point date them? Could you DM them? Dissimilar to a relationship, the standards are less high contrast. Furthermore, that is when things get precarious.

To try not to destroy your situationship before it formally starts, the mystery isn't really confidential: Work it out, individuals! Straightforwardness is the situation and, accepting your in addition to one is all around as great as you naturally suspect they are, it will be off-ish quickly.

Regardless of whether an indistinct relationship begins with no title, rules, or assumptions, individuals are not robots and can change how they feel, Tumba says.

Notwithstanding, on the off chance that you're discontent with everything going on, you should  examine it or slice connections to permit the other  and yourself to foster a relationship with another person, which may really have a future.