If someone is in a relationship, they introduce their significant other as their boyfriend or girlfriend while others who are not, introduce their partners as someone theyre dating. Here are some very prominent differences between being in a relationship and dating someone, just in case youre confused.

Does dating mean he is my boyfriend?

Generally speaking, dating describes a less serious level of commitment before either person is ready to describe the other as a girlfriend or boyfriend. This is not a firm rule because the terms have no strict definition.