The Ghost of Situationships Past

You know that feeling when you stumble upon a pop quiz in class that you didn't know was coming and you didn't study so you're not prepared? Your palms are sweating and your heart is racing and you question every life decision that led you to this awkward moment. That's what I feel like every time I run into my ex. And when I say ex, I mean ex-bestfriend, who is a boy and I'm a girl. I know that sounds a little confusing but I think by my choice of words and style of writing you can probably interpret that we were just a little more than friends. It's an odd feeling because part of me believes it's not justified to feel this way about him since we never dated. And yet, he was such a big part of my life for so long, how could I not?

The New York Times defines, "situationship" as "a relationship (usually lasting three months or more) that isn’t exclusive, even though one partner wants it to be. Usually, this is a way for one party to enjoy the perks of a relationship without accountability." I'm not sure how true that is in terms of my personal experience, however it does stem from truth.