Relationships
But remember, labels dont work for everyone.
In the age of social media, it feels like theres a term for legiteverythingrelationship-related nowadays.
Because of this, you probably have (many!)
questions about all the types ofrelationshipsthat are out there and how to define yours, exactly.
In short, a relationship exists on a spectrum with varying levels of intimacy.
Heres what you should know, per dating experts.
Its also sometimes called an open relationship.
Polyamorous Relationship
Yep, a polyamorous relationship falls under the umbrella of consensual non-monogamy.
Some people just have romantic polyamorous agreements, while for others it may just be sexual.
(Or both.)
Romantic Relationship
Aromanticrelationship can be different for all people, Brito explains.
For example, some people have romance but they dont engage in sexual activities though many do.
And above all, they’re emotionally close, Brito notes.
Aromantic Relationship
Some people are more comfortable existing without a romantic aspect to their relationship.
An aromantic person may not have that romantic attraction toward the other person, Brito says.
Exclusive Relationship
The term exclusive relationship can be tricky to define, though its often used nevertheless.
Yep, it can be a pretty ambiguous (and frustrating at times) situation.
Codependent Relationship
You might know by now thatcodependenceisnt the healthiest relationship style.
Friends With Benefits
Another ambiguous relationship that can easily end in hurt feelings: friends with benefits.
Instead, Brito suggests looking at what happened in the past before jumping into this one.
Friendship
A friendship might be emotional but not sexual, Skyler says.
That said, every friendship will have its own boundaries based on the uniqueness of that relationship.
Its not a one-size-fits-all scenario.
