situationship

noun

sit·​u·​a·​tion·​ship ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-shən-ˌship 

plural situationships

slang

: a loosely-defined sexual or romantic relationship between partners who are unclear about the exact nature of the relationship in terms of the other partner's level of commitment and future expectations

a messy, complicated situationship with a roommate

Rather than seeing situationships as a trap to be avoided, daters are now embracing the idea that some relationships don't need to be rigidly defined.

—Myisha Battle

also : one of the people in such a relationship

… spends his days drinking, calling his mother, and occasionally seeing his situationship …

—Tori Potenza

Word History

Etymology

situation + -ship (after relationship)

First Known Use

2008, in the meaning defined above