#relationships

A romantic or emotional relationship that exists in an undefined gray zone — more than friends, less than officially partners. A situationship involves the intimacy and investment of a relationship without the formal commitment, labels, or clarity. Often characterized by avoidance of "the talk."

“We've been hanging out for six months but haven't defined anything — classic situationship.”

A warning sign — a behavior, trait, or pattern that indicates potential harm, toxicity, or incompatibility in a person or situation. Borrowed from sports officiating and safety signaling, red flags in social media slang primarily refer to dating but apply to friendships, workplaces, and more.

“He talked badly about every single one of his exes on the first date. Massive red flag.”