TEXTLATIONSHIP (Dating Term)

What Does Textlationship Mean?

Textlationship means "A Relationship Based Only On Digital Contact."

A textlationship is a romantic or platonic relationship that exists primarily or solely through text messaging, rather than in-person interactions or phone calls.

In a textlationship, people communicate frequently through messaging apps, social media, or texting platforms. A textlationship may begin with online dating or through social media, and the individuals involved may not have met in person yet.

Textlationships can be convenient and offer a sense of intimacy, but they can also have drawbacks, such as miscommunication or a lack of emotional depth due to the absence of in-person interactions. It is essential to establish clear expectations and communication boundaries in a textlationship to ensure that both parties feel respected and fulfilled.

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When I write Textlationship, I mean this: meaning of Textlationship "A Relationship Based Only On Digital Contact"

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Definition for Textlationship

"A Relationship Based Only On Digital Contact" is the most common meaning for textlationship on online dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com, as well as in texts and on chat forums.
Textlationship
Definition:A Relationship Based Only On Digital Contact
Type:Acronym
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of Textlationship Used in a Text

Textlationship

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See Also

BREADCRUMBING (sending messages in order to lead someone on, but with no intent of a serious relationship) BROMANCE (very close non-sexual relationship between men) CUFF (hit lightly, make up as you go along, tie down in a relationship) CURVE (avoid a romantic relationship) SHIP (relationship) SITUATIONSHIP (undefined romantic relationship) SKINSHIP (intimate non-sexual contact)