Exclusive dating can happen with or without an explicit conversation — that is a main difference between dating exclusively and being in a relationship. Sometimes, it is just assumed by the amount of time and energy you are both putting into the relationship that you are only seeing one another.

Is Exclusive the same as a relationship?

Being exclusive means that you are not seeing anyone else or proactively pursuing another person. Exclusive means you arent in a committed relationship just yet, but that doesnt mean that it couldnt eventually turn into one, Sullivan says.