Faking Up

Breaking up with someone you never actually dated; ending an ambiguous non-dating relationship.

I saw John faking up with Jane in the parking lot.

Faking Up by dakotabrownpaw December 17, 2014

facing up to reality 

Facing the fact that you've gone from reading a book in print to online in a few easy steps.

Isn't it about time you started confrontationally facing up to reality?

facing up to reality by Hercolena Oliver June 26, 2008