Unclear Situationship? Send This!

But after a few months, please don't end it via text.

- Veronica Lopez

The allure of situationships is strong.

They provide the perfect theoretical space to have it all—sex, companionship, experimentation, and freedom. They can offset loneliness and provide fleeting validation while giving our friends something to overanalyse. But unsurprisingly, their inherent ambiguity can also feel confusing: 44 per cent of people say they're worried about getting hurt in one, according to dating app Hinge's research. Here's the thing though: Situationships aren't inherently good or bad, and they're actually not the true problem for those they make spiral. Fear of rejection and anxiety over direct communication are, says relationship, sex, and mental health therapist Rachel Wright, LMFT (Licensed Marriage Family Therapists). As usual, we're here to make things easier on you. If you're stuck in an undefined relationship, look to the next page for a complete texting guide to start important conversations that will guide you and your partner(s) in the right direction.

For when they cancel at the last minute and it's not the first time: