Being exclusive implies that there is no one else. Relationships aren't always romantic or exclusive. I have a relationship with my best friend, but we aren't romantic nor exclusive, we can have other friends. There are people who will date around, which is fine if all involved are aware of it and agree to it.

That's not what I meant and you know it. :) Being someone's boyfriend/girlfriend comes with the stipulation that you're not with other people (unless otherwise specified). So really, what is the difference between my "exclusive with you" and my being "your girlfriend?" They sound like the exact same thing but people use both terms.

I see them as the same, but feel too old to be a "girlfriend" or to have a "boyfriend". I'm not sure how to refer to him as, so I just refer to him as "the man" when I'm talking to people at work. Or, as "Dan, the McAfee man" because my boss' name is also Dan, which makes things interesting.

He surprised me and invited me to his house on Wednesday. Once there, he told me he has never invited a woman into his space since his separation/divorce (8-9 years ago). He said his best friend isn't going to believe it. His place is definitely a man cave but it's a very tasteful, comfortable and beautifully decorated man cave space. I'm impressed.

Tonight we're going to a beer tasting event. Should be fun! It's been a busy week.. hope I can stay awake :)

Actually, I had no idea what you meant. I am pointing out that people have relationships with other people, whether they call it a relationship or not. Relationships exist even when one is in denial they are in one. People who are in a uncommitted sexual situation, have a relationship, people who have a child together and no other involvement, have a relationship, a person who rebounds to the same person, is in a relationship.

The key here is for two people to discuss what they want and communicate so they are in agreement and on the same page. I just started seeing someone who was previously a friend, so we're in the process of defining what our expectations and parameters are.

I also hate the term boyfriend, but I am at a loss what to call him otherwise. We talked about it last night, maybe "my fella" because it sounds old-timey and cheesy. It is less cumbersome than "man in my life" or "the young gentleman i pass time with" and "my guy" was co-opted by Sarah Palin, so that's out too.

I always just use "best friend" rather than "boyfriend". Because in a sense that's what he is. Kinda.

Studying to become an event planner can have it's advantages when trying to educate your SO on the ins and outs of weddings

And really, if you can't trust the advice of a spammer, who can you trust?

i saw her last night at an event. can you find someone attractive and be over them? yes.

Stop ending convos with "Thanks my friend" and "So long, my friend." I've been "the friend" for the last 6 years, I want an effing promotion. :mad:

maybe he's trying to say more than friend but is worried about how you will react. If you want a promotion, TELL 'IM WHY YOU MAD, SON!! :mad:

:)

Why am I helping him look for FIOS? I'm an idiot.

Haha. Use reverse psychology on him.

Right now, things feel like Owen and Cristina when they decided to "just be friends." I just look at the text sadly and murmur "Take care now." :(

ETA: I'm noticing that, as the season premiere draws closer, absolutely everything in my life relates to some sort of Grey's moment.

Ohhhh I love my bf so very much. I hate that I'm constantly thinking about how amazing it would be to marry him. Ha! I know I'm young so I just need to take a chill pill. At least I don't bring it up with him ever. I need more hobbies or something...

^^^I need a boyfriend that's not in the army.

Live-in made dinner tonight. He's so cute... he was worried he messed it up. I don't need it to be special to love pork, though. Yum yum.