Are dating and being in a relationship the same thing?

[Anonymous 1]

In your opinion do they mean the same thing?

I see them as different things. You can date someone without being in a relationship with them.

[bluebunnybabe]

They can be the same thing, but many times they aren’t. Before I got married, there was a guy that I dated off and on for years, but we were never in a relationship.

[Anonymous 2]

In your opinion do they mean the same thing?

I see them as different things. You can date someone without being in a relationship with them.

No, they are different imo
You can date multiple people at once but if you are in a monogamous relationship then its a one on one type thing. Unless of course you both agree to an open relationship

[Gorilla_Mama]

No. Dating is going out, having fun, but not being committed. A relationship you’re only with the one person (unless both parties agree on something else)

[Vegaswife2011]

No they’re not.

[Deleted User 172]

No.

[Anonymous 3]

I sure hope not since my younger brother is currently dating 3 women. He whittled down the 5 he was dating to 3 because it was getting too expensive and too exhausting.

[agander2017]

No, I don't think they are. Dating means that you see that person when you go out on a date. Dating you could be seeing different people. Being in a relationship means that you are only with that person.

[Inmybizz]

Dating- not exclusive
Relationship- exclusive

[jas]

no. You can date 1 person - you can date 20... hopefully not at the same time. But when you're in a relationship, it's exclusive.