This thread totally sums up my life right now. Been seeing someone for about 9-10months now, but he isnt ready to put the title of "boyfriend/girlfriend" on us yet, because he wants to get his shit together & I completely understand that. But its a little frustrating when you ARE bf/gf. We spend all of our free time together, we sleep together, we arent seeing anyone else, we support one another, etc etc etc etc. But recently I realized like that Im not really as ready for a totally committed relationship as I thought I was. I dont think the title really matters all that much. Like someone has already said, its more for other people to know that youre taken. You shouldnt need a title to know what the situation is or how they feel about you. Its all about communication. Come straight out and ask, "what are we?" or "how do you feel about me?" The truth may hurt, but its always better to know than sit and wonder.