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Situationships - The Non-binding Relationship Trend

January 24, 2025

The desire for non-committal love is a dating trend among singles aged 18 to 25. Members of this group seek relationships that fall somewhere between a partnership and a one-night stand.

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Situationships - The Non-binding Relationship Trend
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But the uncertainties can be agonizing.

Situationships - The Non-binding Relationship Trend
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Every second couple met via dating platforms like Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid or Grindr. But often, the non-committal nature of the first date seems to stretch on and on. "Situationships” or "NATO dating” ("Not Attached To an Outcome”) are the new forms of dating.

Situationships - The Non-binding Relationship Trend
Image: ZDF

Online dating makes many things possible - including intimacy without commitment. What are the pros and cons of this kind of relationship?

 

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