The word "relationship" is overused. I get why people use it: it's vague and doesn't indicate any particular level of commitment like "girlfriend" or "boyfriend" does. If one of the persons in the "relationship" breaks things off and the other persons protests, the one breaking things off can say something like "oh, our relationship wasn't on the level you thought it was." I'm not saying that's necessarily a bad thing. I'm just tired of hearing the word. If anyone has any idea of a good replacement word or phrase, I'd like to hear it.
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