If you are wondering if you are friends with benefits or casually dating, which honestly, are just two different ways of saying non-exclusive, so, no strings attached, then you should have a quick chat with your partner about it.

Whats the difference between dating and casual dating?

One of the main differences between a serious, committed relationship and “causal dating” is that individuals in a committed relationship tend to be monogamous. In other words, you do not “date” other people. In a “casual dating” relationship, you are not required to be monogamous.