It’s 2025, people are using the internet to plan perfect dates, yet still struggle to define their relationship status. Speak about \u2018weird\u2019. No labels, zero expectations, just vibes; so they say. Referring to it as a \u2018situationship\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst it feels smooth and fun in the beginning, as time goes by, feelings are likely to creep in\u2013demanding for things to be officialized. Because like \u2018normal\u2019 couples, you\u2019ve been texting, hanging out, and engaging in deep conversations about life\u2014the kind you only share with someone special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Loving \u2018you\u2019 decides to take things to the next level, posing the \u2018not so easy\u2019 question: \u201cso, what are we?\u201d Only for your \u2018better half\u2019 to start stuttering like they\u2019re connected on a bad WiFi. Leaving you grief-stricken, and bewildered on how to set yourself free. Here\u2019s a few tips on how you can manoeuvre\u2013real talk, real situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Value yourself enough to walk away<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If they can plan their Spotify queue three months ahead but still \u201cdon\u2019t know\u201d what you mean to them, that\u2019s a red flag. Instead of waiting for them to wake up one day with clarity, ask yourself what you want. if you\u2019re happy with how things are, great! But if you\u2019re giving more than just your time\u2014especially if you\u2019ve told them how you feel and they keep dodging the conversation\u2014it\u2019s time to stop. Your time, energy, and emotions aren\u2019t things you just hand out like free samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Match the energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One day, they\u2019re blowing up your phone with memes and making plans. The next? Radio silence. You can see them online posting stories, but what about your messages? Left on read. I get it, people are busy. But, no one is that busy for someone they actually care about. If their energy is all over the place, stop waiting around. Match it. Don\u2019t be the one always reaching out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Be clear about what you need from the word go<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want something real, don\u2019t settle for being someone\u2019s backup. Be upfront about what you need, just like you would in a job interview. And if they still act like you\u2019re just an option, start treating them the same way. It\u2019s 2025\u2014there\u2019s no reason to chase someone who\u2019s treating you like a free trial. Unless you\u2019re okay with that, in which case, carry on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step back whenever something feels off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you catch yourself analyzing every text\u2014\u201cWhy did they say \u2018good night\u2019 instead of \u2018sweet dreams?\u2019\u201d or \u201cThey used a period instead of an emoji\u2026 are they mad?\u201d\u2014it\u2019s time to take a step back. This may not apply If you haven\u2019t told them how you feel. But if you have and they\u2019re still ignoring your feelings, stop stressing over their mixed signals. Instead, focus on people who make you feel safe and valued, not the ones who keep you second-guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is your chance to pick clarity over confusion. Pause and ask yourself: Am I happy with this? If the answer is yes, that\u2019s great. Am I okay if nothing ever changed? If the answer is no, stop waiting for them to choose you\u2014it\u2019s time to choose yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s 2025, people are using the internet to plan perfect dates, yet still struggle to define their relationship status. Speak about \u2018weird\u2019. No labels, zero expectations, just vibes; so they say. Referring to it as a \u2018situationship\u2019. Whilst it feels smooth and fun in the beginning, as time goes by, feelings are likely to creep<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":8994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86,87],"tags":[106],"ppma_author":[123],"class_list":{"0":"post-8993","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"category-relationships","9":"tag-catch-feels-get-high"},"yoast_head":"\n