A relationship status somewhere between open and exclusive, meaning that some aspects are exclusive (e.g. holding hands, kissing, or sex) whereas others - such as meeting new people, flirting, or interacting on dating websites - are not. The exclusive aspects are defined for the particular relationship, with the idea behind a semi-exclusivity being that both people are in a trusting situation where neither feels like their emotional needs are not met.
Matt: If you are not ready for an exclusive relationship, but want more commitment than an open relationship, then why don't we try a semi-exclusive relationship...
Gina: A what!! Semi-exclusive relationship!? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!
Matt: Oh, really?! It's when some things are exclusive, but others aren't - it's a way to be exclusive where it counts without making the other person feel restricted if they feel a need to spend time with other people .... in some semi-exclusive relationships all the bases are exclusive, so people can meet new people for non-physical things that look like dates, but they are just meeting new people to talk - in others people can meet others and kiss but certain bases like sex are off limits. It just depends on what is exclusive. If that's something you prefer to a fully open or completely closed relationship, then we need to talk about what's important to each of us in maintaining our freedoms and be honest about the things we each need to be open about and those we want to be exclusive about.
Gina: A what!! Semi-exclusive relationship!? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!
Matt: Oh, really?! It's when some things are exclusive, but others aren't - it's a way to be exclusive where it counts without making the other person feel restricted if they feel a need to spend time with other people .... in some semi-exclusive relationships all the bases are exclusive, so people can meet new people for non-physical things that look like dates, but they are just meeting new people to talk - in others people can meet others and kiss but certain bases like sex are off limits. It just depends on what is exclusive. If that's something you prefer to a fully open or completely closed relationship, then we need to talk about what's important to each of us in maintaining our freedoms and be honest about the things we each need to be open about and those we want to be exclusive about.
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In addition, the parties may go out to dinner, movies etc. They may even meet the each other's friends. And yet, the person is introduced by their first name, no last name. Neither person is bound to the other. Most importantly, there are no long, drawn out telephone conversations with each other, the phone is used merely to establish a date and time for the next meeting. Everything is in the semblance of having a relationship, minus the PDA and commitment. This agreement can be terminated at anytime.
Typically, it is established early on that one person wants to have a casually exclusive agreement, and the other party will either comply or not.
This ambiguous relationship agreement is above “f**k buddies” or “bed buddies” and is one below dating.
In addition, the parties may go out to dinner, movies etc. They may even meet the each other's friends. And yet, the person is introduced by their first name, no last name. Neither person is bound to the other. Most importantly, there are no long, drawn out telephone conversations with each other, the phone is used merely to establish a date and time for the next meeting. Everything is in the semblance of having a relationship, minus the PDA and commitment. This agreement can be terminated at anytime.
Typically, it is established early on that one person wants to have a casually exclusive agreement, and the other party will either comply or not.
This ambiguous relationship agreement is above “f**k buddies” or “bed buddies” and is one below dating.
Sample Introduction to friends: “This is Jeremy, my friend.”
Sample Request for a Casually Exclusive Agreement: “Hey, you’re great. We have fun together, but I just don’t have the time for a serious commitment. Let’s say we have a casually exclusive agreement? Whereby, we agree to only sleep with each other – for the sake of safe sex, but let’s keep it light and casual. We can call each other when we have time, and have get together when we can. We can still go out to dinner and all that fun stuff, but I’m really not big into PDA’s. So what do you think? You game?”
Sample Request for a Casually Exclusive Agreement: “Hey, you’re great. We have fun together, but I just don’t have the time for a serious commitment. Let’s say we have a casually exclusive agreement? Whereby, we agree to only sleep with each other – for the sake of safe sex, but let’s keep it light and casual. We can call each other when we have time, and have get together when we can. We can still go out to dinner and all that fun stuff, but I’m really not big into PDA’s. So what do you think? You game?”
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