Dating has always been tricky, but in 2021, it’s more stressful than ever before.

Back in the ’90s, people had to make an effort to meet potential partners.

If you feel like you’re the only one out there who thinks dating is hard, think again.

A couple on a date with a guy holding out his hamburger for a girl to take a bite

And who can blame them?

Even after you’ve entered the dating game, you then have to deal with all those messy labels.

What does it mean to be “exclusive” vs. “dating” vs. “in a relationship?”

Couple having coffee

Dating doesn’t get any easier when it’s time to “DTR” or define the relationship.

While the terms may feel similar, they are not exactly interchangeable, according to experts.

On the podcast “Finding Mr.

Height,” dating coach Ali and her friend Roark discuss their go-to advice on common dating issues.

The bottom line for the dating podcasters?

Unsurprisingly, neither of the “Finding Mr.

Height” hosts are super interested in being “exclusive” with someone under those terms.