Dating and Relationship Types

There's a variety of different dating and relationship types you'll come across when checking out online dating profiles or meeting people IRL. This section defines terms for various stages of relationships like the talking stage or first date, relationship types like open relationships or polyamory, and even ones you may accidentally find yourself in like a situationship. Learn the definitions for these terms and more below.

Adult Friend (Adultfriend) Casual Dating Cuffing Season Dry Dating ENM (Ethically Non-monogamous) First Date Fling Friends With Benefits (FWB) Hookup Long Distance Relationship (LDR) Long Term Relationship (LTR) One Night Stand (ONS) Open Relationship Polyamory / Polyamorous Serious Relationship Situationship Swinger Talking Stage