Experts Explain What A Casual Relationship Actually Is

The term “casual dating” has been thrown around for decades now, but how do you actually define being in a casual relationship? As you might expect, the definition of the term varies from relationship to relationship.

Dating coach John Keegan explains it to “Elite Daily” as “a relationship that can be fun and exciting but lacks commitment. It often can just be solely focused around sex ... nothing too deep and nothing that tends to lead to any more meaningful relationship." Here are some different types of casual relationships.

• Casual dating: “To date [a person or people] with no expectations of finding a long-term relationship”
• Casual hookups: “A relationship where there are no expectations beyond casual sex”
• Situationships: “A relationship that is never really defined mutually”

The bottom line? However you choose to define casual dating, make sure your “partner” is on the same page with you. As Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of The Breakup Supplement and LFY Consulting, says "casual for some people could actually mean sleeping over during the week, sex, going on actual dates, meeting friends; while someone else would say that all those actions are implying a serious relationship. When it comes to the idea of being casual, it's all about intent."

Source: Elite Daily