Think situationships are confusing? Meet the 'maybelatership' - What in the World, BBC World Service

You've heard of a situationship. Now meet its chaotic cousin: the ‘maybelatership'. It's when someone says they want a relationship... just not right now. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM So are more people putting commitment on hold? How do you know if you're in a ‘maybelatership’? And what does this latest dating trend tell us about modern dating? Chelsea Coates from the What in the World team explains how ‘maybelaterships’ differ from situationships, why they can leave one person stuck in limbo, and whether they can ever become healthy, committed relationships. We also hear from a dating coach on how to communicate your expectations and avoid waiting around for someone might not want to commit. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 ‘Maybelatership’ vs ‘situationship’ 02:24 Hannah might be in a ‘maybelatership’? 03:01 Timing, distance and uncertainty in dating 04:02 When waiting for someone becomes painful 05:05 Are ‘maybelaterships’ romantic or toxic? 06:38 Dating apps and the illusion of endless choice 07:38 Is this mainly a heterosexual dating trend? 08:18 A dating coach’s advice Watch more episodes from What in the World here 👉🏽    • What in the World   Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: James Beardsworth & Ash Mohamed Video Producer: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   Twitter 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   Facebook 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService