Define for me " romantic relationship"

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Just a basic, run of the mill relationship. Nothing fancy.




I'll share why I'm asking after I get a few responses.

[vanillacourage]

Two people who know each other?

I feel like I'm on "Sesame Street".

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re·la·tion·ship noun \-shən-ˌship\

Definition of RELATIONSHIP

1
: the state of being related or interrelated <studied the relationship between the variables>
2
: the relation connecting or binding participants in a relationship: as
a : kinship
b : a specific instance or type of kinship
3
a : a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings <had a good relationship with his family>
b : a romantic or passionate attachment

[Kore]

Like, a romantic one?

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Jan 2, 2013 20:19:49 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

Two people who know each other?

I feel like I'm on "Sesame Street".

Hahaha. I know, right.

But if you just know someone does that make them an acquaintance? A friend?

At what point does a regular friend/acquaintance become a "relationship." Are you in relations with your boss because you know them? Or relations with your local barista?

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Jan 2, 2013 20:21:31 GMT -5 Kore said:

Like, a romantic one?

Yes. I just updated my title to reflect this.

My gfs and I were having a discussion about it. I'm curious how MM defines a "romantic relationship."

[birdmom]

Jan 2, 2013 20:19:49 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

Two people who know each other?

I feel like I'm on "Sesame Street".

"And that's the word on the street!"

I watch too much Sesame Street.

[fuddyduddy]

Jan 2, 2013 20:24:25 GMT -5 swizz said:

You can be in a relationship with anyone you know.

A romantic relationship would be with something for whom you have romantic feelings.

This isn't really complicated.

Yes.

How were your friends defining romantic relationships? I can't think of many (any?) alternatives.

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Duh, it is not that complicated. I'm asking because 1) I was surprised at how many people didn't count relationships in the serious relationships poll 2) My gfs and I were talking about relationships and how they are defined today

[Kore]

I'd define a romantic relationship as 2 (or more) people who've agreed to be bonded together with the title of relationship. They agree upon ground rules (like not seeing other people, if monogamous), and would refer to the other person as a girlfriend/boyfriend/significant other.

I've had many romantic relationships by these rules, but I've only had 1 serious romantic relationship.

[vanillacourage]

You edited your title. I am not in a romantic relationship with everyone I know, FTR.

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I think a romantic relationship is anything that evolves into kissing or sleeping together. If you hang out with a guy and make out with them then to me that's a romantic relationship.

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Jan 2, 2013 20:26:31 GMT -5 blissanity said:

Duh, it is not that complicated. I'm asking because 1) I was surprised at how many people didn't count relationships in the serious relationships poll

why is this surprising?

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Jan 2, 2013 20:26:34 GMT -5 Kore said:

I'd define a romantic relationship as 2 (or more) people who've agreed to be bonded together with the title of relationship. They agree upon ground rules (like not seeing other people, if monogamous), and would refer to the other person as a girlfriend/boyfriend/significant other.

I've had many romantic relationships by these rules, but I've only had 1 serious romantic relationship.

Best answer FTW!

Thanks ladies!

[AAM2012]

Are these seriously the kind of deep conversations you have with your friends?