What is a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship called? Boyfriend-girlfriend relationship is called dating relationship, romantic relationship, courtship, or partnership, depending on stage and seriousness. In casual stage, called dating, as in they are dating. In more committed stage, called romantic relationship, exclusive relationship, or couple. Other terms include sweethearts, partners, significant others, and in modern slang, boo or bae. In traditional terms, courtship refers to period of dating with intention of marriage. In some cultures, boyfriend-girlfriend relationship may be called going steady or being item. Legally, boyfriend-girlfriend not have specific term like marriage, but may be called domestic partnership if cohabiting. So boyfriend-girlfriend relationship called dating relationship, romantic relationship, or couple, with terms like partners, significant others, and sweethearts used affectionately, indicating two people romantically involved and emotionally connected, with varying levels of commitment from casual dating to serious committed partnership.
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