committed friendship

The awkward stage where you're committed, but you don't want a normal relationship label...well now you have one.
A romantic relationship that has gone beyond the first stage of casual dating, and you're no longer dating other people, but not yet ready to become an official couple (i.e. boyfriend/girlfriend status).

L. and M. are now in a committed friendship. You know they are a couple, but don't want to admit it.

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