At loveisrespect.org, we define “dating” as two people in an intimate relationship. The relationship may be sexual, but it does not have to be. It may be serious or casual, straight or gay, monogamous or open, short-term or long-term.

What does it mean if 2 people are dating?

To begin, lets consider the term “dating.” Dating refers to the time when two people are romantically interested in each other and they spend time getting to know each other. Dating is the first phase of a romantic union.