What’s the difference between dating and being in a relationship? My partner put on his profile on here we are dating? Been together 4 years?

[Jadethedream]

Just wanting some advice what’s the difference?

[LikeALog]

Generally, there is no commitment while dating. Also the emotional aspect is different.

More specifically, major difference between dating vs being in a relationship is that once a person is a relationship, they’ve agreed to be in a commitment with each other. The two individuals, officially or unofficially, have decided to be with each other, exclusively.

But don't confuse exclusive dating with a relationship. In exclusive dating, you both have decided not to date anyone else apart from each other, but in a relationship you’ve decided to take things seriously and move forward commiting towards staying together or being with each other only.


I don't know if that is how your boyfriend feels.

[Jadethedream]

Lol but we are committed to each other he even put relationship on Facebook. Don’t know why on this site just kind of worried me

[HotelWhiskey27]

For me I think of dating as being casual not being as serious as if you were in a relationship. A relationship holds more weight and requires a bit more commitment

[Jadethedream]

Kind of worried if he thinks this

[Jadethedream]

As he told me he commited to me even our relationship on Facebook

[Jadethedream]

Nope everything all good just his error with filling in

[Razp_Sorbet]

If it's been 4 years you're not dating.
I never really understood it well but dating to me seems casual maybe you're just going in dates with different people, in the process of finding someone.

[Jadethedream]

Yeah it all good just his error apparently he didn’t see the relationship opinion so he picked that lol

[noohair]

Guys are terrified or commitment.

[Jadethedream]

Yeah think I need to have a chat with him lol

[noohair]

Good for you. All the best.