7x this is the one thing you should definitely not do during a situationship

If you find yourself in the almost-not phase but really like each other, there are a few things you better not do. The situationship is hot: you really like each other, but it's still too early to call it a relationship.

A ‘situationship’, a term used to describe an informal relationship where two people are involved in romantic or sexual activities without a clear term for what you actually are, can be a challenging situation. Do you say ‘babe’ or not and hold hands in public? Because the boundaries are vague and expectations are not always clear, it's easy to fall into traps that can make the situation worse. Here are some things you especially should NOT do during a situationship:

1. Don't label it yet. No need. Take the time to communicate openly and honestly about what you want and expect.

2. Emotionally investing without certainty. It can be tempting to get deeply involved in a situationship, but don't invest too much emotionally before the intentions of both parties are clear. Know where you are and aren't welcome.

3. Expecting too much. If the other person is not willing to take the relationship to the next level, don't expect this to change by patiently waiting. Stay realistic about what is possible within the situation. Maybe this is the maximum?

4. Using the relationship as an excuse to reject other potential partners. If there is no clear commitment, it's important to remain open to other possibilities. Don't use the situationship as an excuse to reject other potential partners. You're not committed, you can date others.

5. Ignoring your own needs. Don't let your own needs and feelings fade into the background in an attempt to please the other person. Be honest about what you want and make sure your own happiness comes first.

6. Not setting boundaries. It's important to set clear boundaries within a situationship to avoid confusion and disappointment. Communicate openly about what is and isn't acceptable for you.

7. Being too clingy. No need for that either if you don't call each other boyfriend and girlfriend. You can also stay a bit cool, right?

It's important to remember that every situationship is unique and what works for one person may not be okay for another. Listen to your own intuition and needs. And yes, sometimes it gets really serious after a while. And sometimes it doesn't. Either way: take good care of yourself and don't expect too much right away.