DTR

What Does DTR Mean?

DTR means "Define the Relationship."

DTR is a term used in romantic relationships when a couple have a conversation about where their relationship is going (i.e., do they have a future as a couple and, if not, are they both okay with that?)

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When I write DTR, I mean this:

meaning of DTR

"Define the Relationship"

Summary of Key Points

"Define the Relationship" is the most common definition for DTR on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
DTR
Definition:Define the Relationship
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of DTR Used in a Text

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See Also

Saying "I Love You" BREADCRUMBING (sending messages in order to lead someone on, but with no intent of a serious relationship) CUFFED (caught, married (or in a relationship)) CUSHIONING (maintaining alternative romantic relationships) ENTANGLEMENT (complicated romantic relationship) HARD LAUNCH (explicit announcement of a romantic relationship) LOCKERING (using academic studies as an excuse for cooling a relationship) MONKEY (someone who moves quickly from one relationship to the next.) SOFT LAUNCH (subtle announcement of a romantic relationship) THIRSTY (desperate for a relationship)

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