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USA slang
The initial phase of getting to know someone romantically before becoming official
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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talking stage means The initial phase of getting to know someone romantically before becoming official. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"talking stage" means The initial phase of getting to know someone romantically before becoming official. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A personality trait of a partner that is neither good nor bad—just mildly boring or une...
A partner typed as aloof, independent, and hard to read — the contrast to a golden retr...
Sending occasional flirtatious messages without committing to real contact
The colder months when singles look to "cuff" (tie themselves to) a partner for warmth ...
To be attracted to someone; to like someone romantically
Money behavior that warns of future problems in a relationship
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