Dating Vocabulary

A friend is a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another.

Friends with benefits are just friends that sometimes have sɛx But in a situationship, you might have a deeper emotional connection or even fall in love.

A life partner is typically more than just a 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend,' demonstrating a long-term relationship with the intent of permanence, but without the formal recognition of marriage,


Shortsterm romantic relationship that doesn't intend to develop into a long-term partnership. Short-term relationships can include friends-with-benefits situations, vacation flings, or relationships that last a few months.