Casual Relationship

[beerman]

Would someone please define the following term for me. I have apparently been out of the dating pool too long.

 

"Casual Relationship"

 

I see this term used on a number of online dating services but can't seem to put my finger on exactly what it is these folks are looking for.

 

Thanks All!!

[shes2smart]

To me that would mean they're looking to date several people and not be serious/ exclusive with any of them.

 

Now, whether that means they're expecting/looking to have sex with any one or all of those folks is probably up for debate.

 

Personally, if I was single, I probably wouldn't have sex with someone who said they were just looking for a "casual relationship." Wouldn't have a problem going out with them, but I doubt it'd progress past a certain level.

[Batya33]

Not sure what it means in online dating profile parlance but I agree with the reply above and think on certain sites it might be a euphemism for wanting casual sex/flings.

[Day_Walker]

It simply means that you are not exclusive with one person, typically the person is dating multiple people or dates but has no desire to be in a relationship.

[ghost69]

not exclusive....kind of friendship with possible hookups...could possibly go further though.