The difference between dating and being in a relationship

Texting will usually serve as the first phase of casual dating.Whether you meet someone at the bar, get set up or connect on Tinder or Bumble, most relationships will start with text messages. What's the difference between "just dating" and "boyfriend/girlfriend"? Yes, I know "just dating" is non-commital, but--How do you know if you've "secured" the title?

This isn’t to say that you’re promiscuous or disloyal to the people you’re involved with, because, most of the time, they’ll be talking to other people, too; it’s simply the nature of casual dating in the year 2016.

You can move in with someone and share different aspects of your life to test out what marriage would be like with that person. There are different legal aspects of marriage (such as bank accounts, taxes, will’s, etc.) that you can’t experience while dating.

This can be good or bad—it depends on your specific situation.

The digital age has added a new dynamic to the realm of casual dating.

In the past, in order to foster a relationship with someone you were interested in, you’d have to put forth a great deal of physical effort.