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what is a non-comitted relationship?
What is the difference between a committed and non-committed relationship? This one guy i've been talking to is wavering between wanting a committed and non-committed relationship. We upped the ante, so to speak recently, and in a way, we don't want to share each other with any one else, so now were in limbo I guess.
Better yet, what should I do? We both want each other, we just haven't figured out in what way yet.
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Seems to me that you guys are more attached than anything. Most people get the wrong idea about committed relationships to begin with so it's no wonder why you both would be stuck in this rut.
Until you see yourself walking down the aisle with this person, you are in a non-committed relationship. Any relationships before then, to me, are considered non-committed. If you are unsure of your relationship to each other and are having an intimate relationship, why not decide to call each other "Significant other"?. I like the term S.O. because although labels are great, being comfortable and happy is my main concern.
Significant Other:
A person, such as a spouse or lover, with whom one shares a long-term sexual relationship.
Quote from a great coach;
“As long as both parties are honest about what they want out of the relationship and providing that the relationship is not based on false promises or lies, the couple should be happy, irrespective of the level of commitment,” says McLennan.