We use words to avoid what we don't want to say. We use euphemisms to explain emotions we fear expressing.
When does the status change from "dating" to a "relationship"? Is it safer, with an escape clause, to call it "dating" as "relationship" feels too tied down??
Consider these ideas and then tick yourself into either one of these 2 boxes:
* You're in a "relationship" if the sex is boring
* You're in a "relationship" if you can name all his parents pets
* You're in a "relationship" if his/her mother has your number on quick dial
* You're in a "relationship" if the waiter greets you both by name
* You're in a "relationship" if she /he has a regular headache
* You're "dating' if you're still using a condom
* You're "dating" if he/she takes calls privately or turns their phone off
* You're "dating" if he/she goes down on you
* You're "dating" if neither insists on knowing the other's HIV/STI status
* You're "dating" if he takes you away for a weekend and you are expected to pay your own way.
Tell me your thoughts on the difference between "datng" and being in a "relationship".
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