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.

What does dating someone mean to a guy?

“Dating” means youre going on dates. You are actively getting out there and meeting people and spending time with them. “Dating someone” means youre seeing somebody specific, with purpose and on a regular basis. Youre spending time with a person (or persons) in hopes of finding a committed relationship.