Dating is a stage of romantic relationships practised in Western societies whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the others suitability as a prospective partner in a future intimate relationship.

Does dating mean your boyfriend and girlfriend?

If someone is in a relationship, they introduce their significant other as their boyfriend or girlfriend while others who are not, introduce their partners as someone theyre dating. Here are some very prominent differences between being in a relationship and dating someone, just in case youre confused.