A dating relationship is a social relationship that is romantic or intimate, or that is the goal of you or the other person. However, a dating relationship does not have to involve sexual intimacy.

What is the definitions of dating?

At loveisrespect.org, we define “dating” as two people in an intimate relationship. The relationship may be sexual, but it does not have to be. It may be serious or casual, straight or gay, monogamous or open, short-term or long-term.