The allure of situationships is strong. They provide the perfect theoretical space to have it all—sex, companionship , experimentation, and freedom. They can offset loneliness and provide fleeting validation while giving our friends something to overanalyze. But unsurprisingly, their inherent ambiguity can also feel confusing: 44 percent of people say they're worried about getting hurt in one, according to Hinge research. Here's the thing though: Situationships aren't inherently good or bad , and they're actually not the true problem for those they make spiral. Fear of rejection and anxiety over direct communication are, says relationship, sex, and mental health therapist Rachel Wright, LMFT .

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