A relationship that is "on reserve" is one in which there is mutual love or attraction, but one or both parties is not ready for a relationship for one reason or another. They will then be "on reserve" until both members are ready for a relationship.
Relationships on reserve often, but not always, are of the friends with benefits or friends with minor benefits category. In this case, such a relationship may be called "friends with (minor) benefits on reserve".
Relationships on reserve often, but not always, are of the friends with benefits or friends with minor benefits category. In this case, such a relationship may be called "friends with (minor) benefits on reserve".
Bob: Is Sally your girlfriend?
Jack: Not really. She just got out of a bad relationship and isn't ready for another one yet.
Bob: Do you guys have feelings for each other, though?
Jack: Yeah; we're on reserve for now.
Jack: Not really. She just got out of a bad relationship and isn't ready for another one yet.
Bob: Do you guys have feelings for each other, though?
Jack: Yeah; we're on reserve for now.
by NowOnReserve December 30, 2010