{"id":3320,"date":"2024-08-30T18:46:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T18:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/?p=3320"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:23:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:23:02","slug":"how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn a Situationship into a Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[wbcr_snippet id=&#8221;1396&#8243;][wbcr_php_snippet id=&#8221;765&#8243;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image2-1.jpg\" alt=\"couple in pool enjoying situationship\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\tTop posts<br \/>\n\t\t[tptn_list heading=0][wbcr_snippet id=&#8221;1386&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Have you found yourself on the precipice of asking to have a talk with someone you\u2019re intimate with that includes the dreaded \u201cwhat are we?\u201d conversation? Or has there never been any distinction about what you\u2019re doing texting all day and sleeping together? You\u2019re likely in a situationship. You\u2019ve never acknowledged what you were both looking for, yet you seem to be going with the flow right into uncharted waters. It\u2019s the lack of definition that defines a situationship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-64646631-7fff-f38d-45d6-b2c41d701b31\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/business.yougov.com\/content\/48492-half-of-18-to-34-aged-americans-have-been-in-a-situationship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Two in five adults have found themselves in a situationship<\/a>. It\u2019s possible more have and just haven\u2019t taken the time to acknowledge what was going on between them and the other person, because a situationship is disguised as a relationship but isn\u2019t one.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">Not everyone is concerned with how to turn a situationship into a relationship, and this is largely the problem with them. Typically, participants are on different pages of the relationship. A conversation is worthwhile, but there are also ways you can attempt to go from situationship to relationship without outright asking \u201cwhat are we?\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship\/#What_is_a_situationship_vs_relationship\" >What is a situationship vs relationship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship\/#Signs_youre_ready_to_change_from_situationship_to_relationship\" >Signs you&#8217;re ready to change from situationship to relationship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship\/#How_to_turn_a_situationship_into_a_relationship\" >How to turn a situationship into a relationship<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship\/#Turning_a_situationship_into_a_relationship_as_friends\" >Turning a situationship into a relationship as friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship\/#Turning_a_situationship_into_a_relationship_as_new_connections\" >Turning a situationship into a relationship as new connections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship\/#When_to_walk_away_from_a_situationship\" >When to walk away from a situationship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-situationship-into-a-relationship\/#Find_your_next_relationship\" >Find your next relationship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_situationship_vs_relationship\"><\/span>What is a situationship vs relationship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image1-1.jpg\" alt=\"woman in bed at night texting situationship friend\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">A situationship is a romantic or emotional and physical relationship that lacks clear boundaries, any commitment, or defined expectations. They often exist in the gray area between friendship and a more serious partnership or mimic a serious partnership without acknowledged commitment or investment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\">A committed relationship differs from a situationship in that it is a partnership where both individuals actively choose to invest in each other&#8217;s well-being and future. It\u2019s characterized by mutual commitment, clear expectations, and aligned, communicated intentions.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\">Situationships have become increasingly common as societally people put off marriage until later in life, and potential partners are easily accessible across endless dating apps and social media apps. The options are endless and the access is easy. People are less focused on finding the one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">You can separate yourself from the pack in order to avoid finding yourself in one of these lopsided connections. Keep reading to learn how to get out of a situationship and into a relationship.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_youre_ready_to_change_from_situationship_to_relationship\"><\/span>Signs you&#8217;re ready to change from situationship to relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in happy relationship hugging smiling boyfriend\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the obvious of just knowing you want to be in a relationship with someone, you should pay attention to your natural feelings and impulses to know if you\u2019re ready to turn situationship into relationship status.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">When something good or bad happens, they\u2019re the first person you want to reach out to.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You enjoy spending time with them and wish it were more consistent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You find yourself wanting to prioritize them and their wants and needs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re ready for different types of intimacy beyond just physical.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You want to go out with them in ways that are more obviously a date rather than just hanging out.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You desire clarity on boundaries and their view of the relationship.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You want to introduce them to important people in your life and meet important people in their life.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You don\u2019t know, but want to know if they are seeing anyone else.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You want to know how they see you or feel about you and are unsure.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You want to commit to them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You think of building a future together.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">No one else interests you romantically.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re ready to put work into a relationship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_a_situationship_into_a_relationship\"><\/span>How to turn a situationship into a relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image6-1.jpg\" alt=\"young couple flirting at lake during sunset date\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Typically, when getting involved with someone, you either knew them before or met them and immediately became romantically involved without any existing connection or friendship before. There\u2019s a little bit more to learn about someone you didn\u2019t have an existing friendship with before. Whereas with someone you are friends with, you\u2019ll have to learn to communicate and connect with them in new ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Try hanging out in different, more date-like settings:<\/b> Rather than just watching movies together or hanging out at one another\u2019s homes, try catching a movie or going out to dinner. However, make it a point to make it a little more special and a little less casual.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Try light PDA:<\/b> This can start as simple as light touches on the arm or thigh to holding hands or a gentle touch of their face.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communicate emotional desires and offer emotional support:<\/b> Consider your wants and needs outside of the bedroom and communicate them. Invite them to something special to support you. Try to extend emotional support to them. Meet their challenges with curiosity and ask what they need.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be affectionate in different ways: <\/b>Rather than just complimenting their physical appearance, body or things regarding sex, praise other special things you see in them like how they care about their friends or how they push you to see different perspectives.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build trust: <\/b>Work on building a foundation of trust by being reliable, supportive, and transparent in your interactions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Address any concerns:<\/b> If there are any doubts or issues, discuss them openly. Addressing concerns early can prevent misunderstandings and help build a stronger relationship.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set clear expectations<\/b>: Define what you both want and expect from the relationship. This includes discussing exclusivity, future goals, and boundaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turning_a_situationship_into_a_relationship_as_friends\"><\/span><b>Turning a situationship into a relationship as friends<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Turning a situationship into a relationship from a friendship can be challenging because oftentimes one (or both parties) wants to protect the friendship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Communicate your value in them as a person rather than putting a title on what you\u2019re doing currently \u2013 friendship, friend with benefits, situationship, or romantic relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Check in about doing things together that are more date-like that can\u2019t be easily misconstrued as just friends doing things.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Positively reaffirm romantic or relationship-y things they do or say with appreciation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Let them know your feelings may be changing and you\u2019re interested in exploring a relationship beyond simply the friendship and hooking up.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turning_a_situationship_into_a_relationship_as_new_connections\"><\/span><b>Turning a situationship into a relationship as new connections<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>The biggest thing you\u2019ll want to do on the road from situationship to relationship is learn more about what they\u2019re like to be in a relationship with because you don\u2019t have this background of a friendship for context.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ask them what they like to do with partners within a relationship.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Get curious about their friends and family. Propose meeting their friends.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ask them about things that may be important to you in a partner like how they handle conflict or communicating when they\u2019re hurt.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Talk to them about what they\u2019re looking for in a partner.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Try to learn more about them outside the context of just your situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_walk_away_from_a_situationship\"><\/span>When to walk away from a situationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image4-1.jpg\" alt=\"situationship couple at dinner ready to break up\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, some situationships exist because two people want two different things from the connection. One may be compromising or overlooking their boundaries to stay in the connection in hopes it\u2019ll develop into something more aligned with what they want, while the other is employing the old adage, \u201cWhy buy the cow when you can get the milk for free.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you find you are on diametrically different pages in terms of what you are doing, the status of the relationship, and what a future looks like between you both, it may be time to hit the road. This can look like consistent inconsistency or mixed signals, them outright saying they\u2019re not ready to commit (regardless of what their actions say), or a lack of consideration for your feelings or desires. Situationships typically don\u2019t have boundaries, and if you find these things within your situation, it\u2019s time to establish and reinforce boundaries and walk out the door. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_next_relationship\"><\/span>Find your next relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image5-1.jpg\" alt=\"redhead woman using dating app for new relationship\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some situationships extend beyond the gray area and uncommunicated desires and shift into clarity and a committed relationship while others don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While it may have simply been the person, it may also be that you\u2019re ready to look for a partner, and finding one who is on the same page about what they want in a committed relationship is your best bet. To avoid getting caught in an unwanted situationship and being concerned about how to turn a situationship into a relationship, start with establishing what you\u2019re looking for with yourself, and then go out and look for that. Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instabang.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instabang.com<\/a> and meet new people that are on the same page.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n\t\t\tTable of contents<br \/>\n\t\t[wbcr_snippet id=&#8221;684&#8243;]Similar articles[the-post-grid id=&#8221;75&#8243; title=&#8221;second&#8221;][wbcr_snippet id=&#8221;1594&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide will help readers clear up any unknowns about their dating life and figure how to turn a situationship into a relationship. \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":3323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sex-talk"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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