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5 Signs You’re in an Almost Relationship
If you can relate to these, you’re in deep.
Almost relationships are defined as a relationship with all the feelings, actions and looks of a relationship — without the relationship responsibility or label. Whether it is a move away from commitment or a desire to keep our options open, almost relationships seem to be trending. When I was in the midst of my year long almost relationship, I wasn’t aware of the term or the phenomenon. Primarily because I was convinced that the almost relationship was a relationship — just without the label. However, that was not the case. Had I known about almost relationships and read an article or two on the signs, I could have saved myself months of anguish and the emotional fallout of the break up.
Here are five signs of an almost relationship compiled from first and second hand experience. This is not a comprehensive list, but if these five things are present in your current relationship, you may want to reevaluate where you actually stand. You could be in an almost relationship and not realize it, just like I was!
1. You overthink texts
Perhaps we all do this on some level from time to time, but when you start taking screenshots of conversations and asking your buddies what it means… that could be a sign you’re in an almost relationship. Or worse — you want to send the winking emoji but aren’t sure if it’s too flirty or forward or some other concern you may have. Basically, texting your partner shouldn’t be stress inducing, if it is, there might be a problem.
When you’re communicating with someone who wants to communicate, there will be easy two way dialogue. It won’t be a three word response to every 3–5 texts you send leaving you wondering if you’re bugging the other person. Texting them shouldn’t feel like work and you shouldn’t have to psychoanalyze what their “Uh huh,” “K” or “Sure” responses mean when you ask basic questions like what they are up to, if they want to make plans for the weekend, or if you should order their favorite pizza on movie night.
2. You hesitate to be transparent with your partner
Perhaps one of the best parts about being in a relationship is the fact that you…
