• Slide 1 of 30: It can be difficult in the beginning stages of a relationship to know exactly what it is. We don’t want to put a label on it too soon or put pressure on things. We’re all in different stages of life and looking for different things. Maybe it’s a short-term fling. Maybe you’re looking for something more serious. We run into problems when the individuals in a relationship are not in sync with what they’re looking for out of it. The worst of all is realizing that your partner just isn’t as committed as you are.It’s often not so clear whether they’re ready to “take things seriously,” neither is it a very pleasant conversion to have. You might avoid the conversation altogether in fear of hearing something you don’t want to. With this in mind, we have outlined some of the signs that someone might show if they’re not committed to a relationship. Click on for more.
  • Slide 2 of 30: In the age of smartphones, Tinder, and instant hookups, it can be pretty difficult to know where you stand with someone. When relationships don’t follow a classic timeline, it’s hard to know.
  • Slide 3 of 30: The classic way of doing things (dating, followed by emotional intimacy and physical intimacy) isn’t as common as we might think. We won’t meet people this way the majority of the time.
  • Slide 4 of 30: At some point, you will have to get down to it. You will have to have the “what are we” talk. It’s awkward, uncomfortable, and it can be painful, but not nearly half as painful as letting time move on and not knowing where you stand.
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  • Slide 5 of 30: Now, let's get down to the signs you're in a non-committed relationship. If you’ve been seeing someone for a long time and you don’t expect to hear from them or know when you’re going to hang out next, it may be a sign.
  • Slide 6 of 30: In a strong committed relationship, you should be able to count on your partner to show up. They should respond to your texts, keep you up to date with plans, and make time to see you.
  • Slide 7 of 30: Lack of consistency can pull on the heartstrings. If you don’t define it, the person might not even know that you’re expecting more from them.
  • Slide 8 of 30: In relationships, partners tend to plan the future together in some capacity. They don’t need to be excessively long-term, but commitment implies that you’ll be around at some time in the future. 
  • Slide 9 of 30: Talking about the future can involve meeting the family, going to an event, or even planning to move in together or get a mortgage. It doesn’t have to be big. But it should exist on some level.
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  • Slide 10 of 30: If you try to bring up the future with your current partner and they dodge the question or give vague responses, it’s another sign that you’re in a non-committed relationship. They’re trying to spare your feelings.
  • Slide 11 of 30: If they say they’re not serious about a relationship or aren’t looking for something that requires commitment, take their word for it. Often we get caught up in trying to convince them (and ourselves).
  • Slide 12 of 30: If you don’t want a fling and they don’t want anything to do with commitment, then the most respectful thing to do is to stop seeing the person. It shouldn't be too difficult to keep yourself distracted if the relationship hasn't existed for long.
  • Slide 13 of 30: It’s disrespectful to yourself to be with someone who doesn’t completely want to commit to you, and it's disrespectful to them to put pressure on the situation.
  • Slide 14 of 30: Some people will only introduce partners to their friends if they expect to still be with the person a little further down the line.
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  • Slide 15 of 30: If after a decent amount of time there’s no sign of you ever hanging out with other people with them, then the likelihood is that it’s not happening for a reason.
  • Slide 16 of 30: You don’t have to be invited to some formal dinner with parents and extended relatives. If you make the suggestion about meeting their friends or that they should meet yours and it’s met with hostility, then there’s a good chance that something is up.
  • Slide 17 of 30: People in non-committed relationships won’t have a deep personal connection. This is where relationships get into the hook-up territory. If you feel fine about it, then great. But if you don’t, it’s best not to leave it sitting.
  • Slide 18 of 30: Surface-level connection in relationships means you both don’t have a deep emotional connection. It’s pretty normal at the beginning of a relationship. You’re not going to understand someone in the first moment.
  • Slide 19 of 30: It might look like not having anything in common or not being able to speak about intimacy. It might look like conversations lulling most of the time.
  • Slide 20 of 30: While it can be argued that all relationships are based on convenience (same city, same friend group, etc.), non-committed relationships are always this way.
  • Slide 21 of 30: Invites tend to be last minute and kind of random. They might leave for weeks and you hear nothing from them until they’re back. They don’t go out of their way for you.
  • Slide 22 of 30: There’s a lack of date nights in non-committed relationships. A clear sign is that you don’t see someone much outside of the bedroom; the relationship is purely physical.
  • Slide 23 of 30: The purely physical relationship is, by nature, a non-committed relationship. It’s important to note, however, that some relationships have dates that aren’t public but are meaningful.
  • Slide 24 of 30: No healthy relationship should be based on anxiety. When you’re in a healthy relationship with another person, you should feel safe and secure.
  • Slide 25 of 30: You might feel butterflies at the beginning of a relationship, but you shouldn’t feel ridden with anxiety about whether they’ll respond to you or not.
  • Slide 26 of 30: Relationships are hard to define. It’s hard to know if the relationship is causing anxiety or if it’s a host of many other parts of your life (or theirs).
  • Slide 27 of 30: If you’re seeing someone who isn’t committed enough to not see and date other people unless you agree that you’re both happy with a polyamorous relationship, then you probably have an issue.
  • Slide 28 of 30: Finding out whether a person is willing to be exclusive with you in a committed relationship can save you a lot of pain and misery.
  • Slide 29 of 30: Non-committed relationships are only a bad thing if they don’t feel right. For some people in certain periods of their lives, they’re perfect. A common example would be when people are in college/university or moving around a lot.
  • Slide 30 of 30: Finally, if you’re struggling with being in a non-committed relationship and talking about it doesn’t help or make them more sensitive to the situation, your best route of action may be to distance yourself.Sources: (Relish)See also: Celebrity relationship advice that is actually useful
Slide 1 of 30: It can be difficult in the beginning stages of a relationship to know exactly what it is. We don’t want to put a label on it too soon or put pressure on things. We’re all in different stages of life and looking for different things. Maybe it’s a short-term fling. Maybe you’re looking for something more serious. We run into problems when the individuals in a relationship are not in sync with what they’re looking for out of it. The worst of all is realizing that your partner just isn’t as committed as you are.It’s often not so clear whether they’re ready to “take things seriously,” neither is it a very pleasant conversion to have. You might avoid the conversation altogether in fear of hearing something you don’t want to. With this in mind, we have outlined some of the signs that someone might show if they’re not committed to a relationship. Click on for more.

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Signs you’re in a non-committed relationship

It can be difficult in the beginning stages of a relationship to know exactly what it is. We don’t want to put a label on it too soon or put pressure on things. We’re all in different stages of life and looking for different things. Maybe it’s a short-term fling. Maybe you’re looking for something more serious. We run into problems when the individuals in a relationship are not in sync with what they’re looking for out of it. The worst of all is realizing that your partner just isn’t as committed as you are.

It’s often not so clear whether they’re ready to “take things seriously,” neither is it a very pleasant conversion to have. You might avoid the conversation altogether in fear of hearing something you don’t want to. With this in mind, we have outlined some of the signs that someone might show if they’re not committed to a relationship. Click on for more.

Signs you’re in a non-committed relationship (msn.com)