Dating is confusing. Add nanoships, micromancing and benching into the mix, and you are pretty much thrown off your game.During a public event with Mashable India, Janhvi Kapoor opened up about her take on the infamous Gen Z dating trend: situationships. Talking about how confusing she finds the concept, the Param Sundari actor said: “I just think it is a very retarded concept. Either you like someone, and then you commit to them. You want to be with them, You don’t want to share them.”“Or you are not interested in them, in which case you do not lead them on to do all of that rubbish…Mujhe ye beech ka samajh nahi aata,” she told the host.Samarpita Samaddar, India Communications Director, Bumble, told indianexpress.com that a situationship can be defined as an undefined, easy-going, and commitment-free relationship – without any kind of labels attached. “People in situationships often find themselves going on dates with someone without having discussed relationship statuses or exclusivity,” Samaddar added.Situationships are the ideal compatibility test without the whole commitment pressure, and can help experience intimacy, build communication, and foster transparency from the get-go.The benefits?You can skip the unnecessary drama with situationships since there are no set expectations to meet. They offer more flexibility, there are no obligations or the constant need to keep checking on each other. You can move on from a situationship more easily since you’re not as emotionally invested.Counselling psychologist Srishti Vatsa shared that a situationship is a relationship that lacks clear boundaries, commitment, or future planning, often leaving one person feeling uncertain about the other’s intentions.Story continues below this ad A situationship is not as serious or exclusive as a relationship (Source: Freepik)How can you tell you are in a situationship?Common signs that you are in a situationship include minimal emotional sharing or, conversely, overwhelming drama early on, with little effort to actively listen or engage. “The person may come on strong initially but then fade away without explanation, avoid discussions about the future, and leave you constantly trying to decipher mixed signals. You might find yourself preoccupied with why they aren’t reaching out, while they remain distracted or disengaged, often prioritising other things, like scrolling on their phone, even when physically present,” she explained.According to Vatsa, self-awareness is key to understanding your needs and emotions, helping you recognise when a relationship is fulfilling or when it’s time to step away from something uncommitted or emotionally unavailable. Reflecting on feelings and your actions can guide you toward more mindful decisions about your emotional well-being.When you find yourself asking this question, Vatsa encouraged doing the following:• Check for Anger or Resentment: Ask yourself, “Am I angry because my emotions are being dismissed, or do I feel unseen and unheard?” These feelings can signal unmet emotional needs.Story continues below this ad• Understand Your Own Actions: Reflect on why you might be pushing for a commitment from someone who has shown they’re not interested. Ask yourself, “Why am I trying to make this work when it’s clear the other person isn’t invested?”According to her, self-evaluation can help you make clearer decisions about your emotional well-being and whether to continue investing in the relationship.“Healthy relationships are built on trust, balance, and mutual respect. They can often feel “boring” because there’s a comforting sense of peace and security because neither person is walking on eggshells or constantly navigating unnecessary drama,” she finally added.