Wavership

A wavership, or fluitic relationship, is a relationship which changes and fluctuates between different relationship types. For example, a wavership might be romantic at one point, then platonic, then queerplatonic, and then a soft romo. There are many reasons why two or more partners may be in a wavership. For example:
* At least one partner may be a system, or otherwise plural. Each system memberDifferent terms are preferred by different systems and plural groups when referring to individual members, such as alter or headmate. "System member" is used here for ambiguity. can have different feelings towards their partner(s).
* At least one partner may have complicated or unclear feelings about their attraction, such as greysexual/greyromantic and quoisexual/quoiromantic partners.
* At least one partner may be fluid, either in gender, attraction, or both.
Partners in a wavership can be called anything they prefer (such as partner or datemate), but can also specifically be called a wavermate or waffle. A person who desires a wavership may identify as fluitic or waverian.
== Etymology ==
The term "wavership" presumably comes from the word "wave," indicating fluidity, and "relationship." The term "wavermate" is likely derived from "wavership" and "mate." The term "waffle" was chosen because it sounded funny and cute.
== History ==
Each term was coined by Tumblr user wavership on September 17, 2018. Tumblr user mogai-headcanons (also known as dexter) assisted with the coining of wavership, and Tumblr user sugoi-dingo also assisted with the coining of wavermate.
== Distinction ==
=== Romantic relationship ===
Main article: Romantic relationship
Some romantic partners "take a break" from their romantic relationship, or temporarily break up, especially when they're not happy together. A wavership, however, is not the same as this experience, as it involves a positive changing dynamic that everyone is happy with. A wavership also won't necessarily be romantic at any point, though it could be.
== Notes ==
== References ==
Category:Terminology
Category:Relationship type