What does "dating" mean?

[Anonymous]

Was hanging out with a guy I like and he casually mentioned "there is this girl I was dating". What does that mean? Why did he not say ex girlfriend?

[Paris13]

Maybe they Were Never a COUPLE. Dating is Getting to Know Each other and No Strings just YET. xxoo

[Paris13]

Thanks to Gag. xx

[itsalyssaagain]

I think it means they were together but it didn't get to the serious stage yet.

[Honesttguy]

Dating doesn't mean girlfriend boyfriend, just random people u barely know

[Wise4myage]

He was seeing that girl, but he's no longer interested in her.

[Asker]

Nah he said hw wants to meet her once lol so Im guessing he is still interested

[Scintiale]

It means you are single. One is either SINGLE or MARRIED. dont let any one fool you otherwise.

[Intothevoid666]

Dating isn’t exclusive where as a relationship is