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Dating

A form of romantic courtship between two persons that consists of social activities such as going to the movies or dinning out regularly to establish a more intimate and permanent relationship.

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lovesick

Love; Dating

A mental state of intense yearning for love to the point that it affects a personal normal life. When a person is lovesick, he/she develops a deep and depressing feeling of wanting to find love that ...

old flame

Love; Dating

A former sweetheart or lover. A person with whom one had a former romantic relationship or partnership.

new relationship energy (NRE)

Love; Dating

A state of mind experienced at early stages of a romantic relationship, typically involving heightened emotional receptivity and excitement. It begins with the earliest attractions, grows into full ...

abundant love

Love; Dating

The concept that people can have romantic love for more than one person at a time. The syndrome of having too much love to share with just one person. Commonly known as polygamy or non-monogamy.

casual dating

Love; Dating

Interaction between two persons who want to get to know each other better with potential for developing an intimate relationship. This is different from ‘friend with benefits’ which implies a mutual ...

high maintenance

Love; Dating

Relationships that require the commitment of an excessive amount of time, emotional involvement or financial resources.

catch and release

Love; Dating

The practice of establishing a short term relationship and gradually exiting it, similar to the release of an undersized trout.

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