Situationship

Undefined relationships are not harmful. However, the longer the relationship is undefined can be hurtful, unhealthy, and problematic. One undefined relationship is called Situationship. To be in a situationship means that your relationship is not defined, and you are together due to circumstances. Yet, this type of relationship is frustrating and confusing.

Situationship is different from a friend with benefits or a friend plus relationship. Instead, a situationship relationship is done when both partners are seeing other people, not wanting to commit, and for other personal reasons. An undefined relationship can be defined as a committed relationship. On the other hand, it can also stay undefined with rejection involved. These are the signs of being in this type of relationship.

1. Plans are made at the last minute to see each other.
2. You are only together out of boredom.
3. Your partner is afraid of commitment.
4. Your partner is seeing someone else and seeing you at the same time.
5. There is romance but not enough for defining the relationship.
6. Your partner does not want a meaningful relationship.
7. You are only together because you have children with him or her without being married.
8. You have things in common and continue being in an undefined relationship.
9. There is no individual growth as a person.
10. You do not know the other person that well except for the physical aspect. 

Being in a situationship creates questions that sometimes can not be answered. An undefined relationship brings hesitation. Therefore, it is best to define the relationship without questioning yourself. Give your partner time to analyze what you want from this undefined relationship. Be sincere and clear with your motivation for defining this relationship. 

No matter what the reasons are for being in this type of relationship, this relationship might work out. If this relationship does not work out, usually it is because of fear, in love with someone else, or denial of their feelings towards you. Often, a situationship relationship takes courage from one person more than the other. It requires honesty, motivation, and bravery to deal with this type of relationship. Below are resources about ending this type of relationship and for defining the relationship between you and your partner. 

Ending a Situationship:

Ending a situationship: How to effectively break up with someone - Deborah Perspective

10 Ways on How to Turn a Situationship to a Relationship:

10 Ways on How to Turn a Situationship to a Relationship (marriage.com)

What is a Situationship?:

What Is a Situationship? 10 Things to Know | The Healthy

 

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