When people talk about labels in a relationship, theyre usually referring to terms like dating, in a relationship, boyfriend and girlfriend, and the like. A relationship without labels is any arrangement between two people who are choosing not to adopt any such terms to describe their relationship.

Are labels important in a relationship?

This can be as simple as discussing whether or not you are just friends, friends with romantic intentions to move forward, or in a committed dating relationship, Tubbs tells mbg. Labeling can be a helpful way for people to begin to clarify, change, or negotiate the terms of their relationship, Francis tells mbg.