Ah, the situationship—that magical gray area where you’re basically dating… but not really. On this episode of Missjudged, Alyssa and guest Dating Expert Ben Hart (@bennyinc) get real about why we keep falling into these undefined “almost-relationships” and how to tell if you’re thriving… or just wasting your prime years waiting for someone who “doesn’t like labels.”

We break down the many flavors of situationships—everything from the post-breakup rebound you swear isn’t serious to the permanent plus-one who mysteriously disappears every holiday. We’ll talk about how to spot when it’s time to call it quits, how to end things without looking like a complete psychopath, and why sometimes leaning into the chaos might actually help you figure out what you really want.

Basically, if you’ve ever been someone’s “it’s complicated” on Facebook—or worse, their emergency contact without a title—this episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The different types of situationships (ho-phase, commitment-avoidant, and even “relationship-ships”)
• Why some situationships are really just relationships on clearance
• Red flags: last-minute plans, mixed signals, and “relationship behavior” without commitment
• The art of breaking up with someone you were never technically dating.
• How to actually thrive if you decide to stick it out (spoiler: it requires humor, boundaries, and maybe therapy).

Tune in, laugh at your own bad decisions, and remember: just because it’s a situationship doesn’t mean you have to be situational.

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