Situationships are undefined romantic or sexual relationships that lack clear commitment or future plans, often leading to ambiguous expectations between partners. For some gay men, growing up in a heteronormative society can lead to attachment issues or a fear of commitment, making them more likely to find themselves in situationships where emotional vulnerability is limited.In this episode, we’re examining the telltale signs and red flags of situationships, discussing how these ambiguous relationships can affect mental health, and offering guidance on how to navigate a situationship if you find yourself in one.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 15. Understanding Attachment StylesListen to Episode 70. Good Grief: How to Cope with LossListen to Episode 71. Queer GriefListen to Bonus 14. WTF America?Additional Resources:Situationship DefinitionSituationship vs Friends With BenefitsSituationships: What They Are and 5 Signs You’re in One10 Signs You're in a Situationship, Whether You Know It or NotWhat to Do if Your Situationship is Screwing With Your Mental HealthWhy Situationships Can Be Toxic and How to Break FreeSupport the showGet Your Merch
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