Love Letters Great Situationships
Nov 18, 2025
Amanda Montell, a linguist and author known for her insightful podcasts, dissects the evolution of the slang term 'situationship.' She reveals how this modern term captures changing dating norms and why it resonates in today’s vocabulary. The discussion transitions to Nicole, who shares her journey from a stifling long-term relationship to navigating more casual connections, ultimately finding value in diverse dating experiences. Together, they challenge the stigma surrounding situationships, emphasizing that respect and learning can make them positive.
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Why 'Situationship' Stuck
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Slang Fills A Lexical Need
- Slang fills lexical gaps and sticks when it names previously unnamed experiences.
- Amanda Montell argues situationship works because it's a catchy portmanteau that maps modern dating dynamics.
Digital Dating Shifted Expectations
- The rise of situationships links to online dating and declining traditional dating scripts.
- Amanda Montell notes the term gained traction in the 2010s as dating became more fluid.
