What Does ‘Situationship’ Mean?
A situationship is a close romantic relationship that has no clear label: more than friends, but not officially dating.
Dating & friendships noun
Examples of ‘Situationship’ in a sentence
- “We text every day but never defined it. It is a situationship.”
- “She is tired of her situationship.”
Where does ‘Situationship’ come from?
A blend of "situation" and "relationship". Dictionary.com and Wikipedia both describe it as an undefined relationship; the exact first coinage is unclear.
How to use it, and when not to
Use it to describe an unlabelled relationship. If you are in one and unhappy, talking honestly beats guessing.
For parents and teachers
Mostly fine – depends on tone. Fine to say. It discusses dating, so parents may want a chat if it refers to younger teens.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Situationship mean?
A situationship is a close romantic relationship that has no clear label: more than friends, but not officially dating.
Where does Situationship come from?
A blend of "situation" and "relationship". Dictionary.com and Wikipedia both describe it as an undefined relationship; the exact first coinage is unclear.
Is Situationship OK to say around parents or teachers?
Mostly fine – depends on tone. Fine to say. It discusses dating, so parents may want a chat if it refers to younger teens.
How do you use Situationship in a sentence?
We text every day but never defined it. It is a situationship. She is tired of her situationship.
More dating & friendships slang
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Sources
Definition written by VibeDex. Slang changes quickly, so this is a snapshot. Last reviewed 2026-10-23.