A situationship is characterized by a lack of clarity and commitment, straddling the line between a fling and a relationship. A recent study defines it as having similar affection and time as traditional couples but with significantly lower satisfaction. Many remain in situationships due to psychological factors like hope for change, attachment due to intermittent rewards, and fear of loss. While they may feel real, these connections rarely provide the emotional fulfillment found in more defined relationships.
When you're struggling to let go of a situationship, you might tell yourself, "It's not perfect, but maybe with time it'll get better." Yet deep down, you suspect it won't.
Individuals in situationships report significantly lower satisfaction and commitment than those in defined relationships. The connection might look and feel real but emotionally, it doesn't hold up.
Collection
[
|
...
]