Any relationship between individuals that does not conform to traditional hetero normal social standards of a monogamous marriage between a man and a woman. Alternative Relationships include but are not limited to people in same-sex marriages, the polyamorous, swingers, a-sexual partnerships, well as relationships based on power exchange, fetishes, or historic relationship archetypes such as 1950s Households.
Doug's parents were shocked when they learned that he was bisexual and polyamorous. Doug explained that there were many types of Alternative Relationship types today besides traditional marriage.
by Zev- August 03, 2022
-I hooked up with a girl tonight !
- Really? Aren’t you in a relationship???
-I’m in a nicklex relationship 😉
- Really? Aren’t you in a relationship???
-I’m in a nicklex relationship 😉
by n1klgc November 12, 2022
by Sil3nTDreemurr October 30, 2022
by jellofuckedhouse October 31, 2009
A relationship where you are serious enough to buy gifts for each other but you know it won't last. Your friends will ultimately receive the gifts after the relationship is over.
-Linda, are you still with Nick?
- No, it was just a crockpot relationship. Want the sweater he got me?
- No, it was just a crockpot relationship. Want the sweater he got me?
by ListenLynda September 16, 2017
by Shequala June 25, 2017
a long period of time in which a person dose not express a want for a relationship and remains like a turtle within its shell.
by Daddystalin August 01, 2017