Fellow Nerd Friend: Hey, TAB! Long time no see! How're the fellas treating you?
Me: Oh, just one fella these days, and pretty good.
FNF: Wow, really? So you have a new boyfriend?
Me: No, I mean, not really.
FNF: So just dating?
Me: Well, sort of... I mean, we like each other and we hang out. You know.
FNF: I'm confused. Let's say you have to quantify it in Facebook terms. Are you guys an "it's complicated" thing?
Me: Oh, goodness no! It's not complicated! That status is for scandalous college kids who don't want to admit that they're boning several people at once. I mean, we both like each other, and his plans are kind of up in the air right now, and he knows I'm moving, so I think we're trying to keep it simple. Not that we've talked about it, because it's like, still new and I don't think we *need* to talk about it yet. I think we're both just trying to do this one day at a time and see how it goes. We both agree that we don't want to over think it, though.
FNF: So... are you guys dating other people?
Me: Um, I don't think so. I don't really know.
FNF: Weren't you just telling me that you were ready for a long-term, serious commitment?
Me: Right, yes. Totally.
FNF: ::eyebrows of skepticism::
Me: Committing to non-commitment counts as something.
FNF: So, it's complicated?!
Me: I really hate both you and Facebook today.
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Relationships don't need labels. Just condoms and emotional roadmaps.
ReplyDeleteI hate when people try to force you to define a relationship. Especially in the beginning. Sometimes things are just undefinable in relationships and as long as both parties are fine with where the relationship is and how it is progressing then you shouldn't have to answer to anyone.
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