Started online dating recently, and honestly, I’m so confused with these different terms and everyone’s definition seem to be different. What are the definitions of each of these to you ? Why do people have to make relationships so complicated….

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  2. Everyone has their own slight differences, but I’m too old to care, so here is my personal thoughts on the terms:

    Seeing/dating: same thing

    Exclusive/relationship/bf/gf: same thing

  3. Personally, I think it all bullshit, you’re either together or you’re not BUT… here are the current stages of the dating game:

    “The Talking Stage”: the stage where you’ve met someone and you’re keeping in regular contact with them, perhaps planning a date or already going on dates. At this time, people may also be dating/talking to other people.

    “The Dating Stage”: you are going out on dates with this person exclusively but no relationship has been established yet.

    “Exclusivity/BfGf Stage”: boyfriend/girlfriend status has been clearly established.

  4. It does seem there is no right answer here. I operate under the assumption that we are not exclusive until a conversation is had indicating otherwise. IMO exclusivity simply means neither of us is pursuing anyone else (talking, dating, seeing, anything with romantic or sexual interest)

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