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Oh no, we are definitely in an exclusive relationship in every sense. Neither one of us has ever cheated on our SO, so we are pretty clear on where we stand and what we want. In fact, what i like about my current relationship is how well we are able to communicate.
So this is rather petty, but I have an ongoing argument with my gf about a formal status as a couple as your relationship progresses. In my opinion, the two of you are "dating", until you are "engaged" and later "married". In her opinion, the "dating" label can only be applied for the first few dates, and then it becomes something else.
Recently we were talking about something and i referred to her as the girl im currently dating (even though mostly i refer to her as my gf). We have been dating for the last 8 months or so and are about to move in together. She asked if ill still think of our relationship as dating, after we move in together, and i said, of course. Whats your opinion? when is it dating or when does the dating end and soemthing else begins? And how do you refer to the phase between dating and engagement?
Personally, if there is a transitional period between dating and engaged, I'd call it "girlfriend". If the two of you are dating exclusively and are committed to each other, you are boyfriend and girlfriend. Maybe even traditional boyfriend and traditional girlfriend depending on how open your relationship is. the dating label could still be applied but your relationship is serious. It's how I see it anyway.
I think calling your relationship dating, must be a younger generation thing. One son, who lives with his gf, says they're dating and my wife called him on it. I'd say after dating, when some exclusivity is agreed, you're in a relationship or committed relationship with your gf/bf. Next comes engaged or not.
Whats your opinion? when is it dating or when does the dating end and soemthing else begins? And how do you refer to the phase between dating and engagement?
My opinion is it's dating, in a relationship, engaged and married so she's the girl you are in a relationship with at this point. I don't believe there is a verb for it. Dating ends and relationship begins when you decide to be exclusive.
I'd strongly advise not referring to her as "the girl I'm currently shacking up with" once you move in together.
I don't get the issue with "current." I call the man I'm with "my current" all the time and I have a ring on my finger.
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