Relationship limbo is a state that is sort of in-between being single and in a committed, close relationship. While you may know that your relationship isnt going to last forever or lead to marriage, its not necessarily making you unhappy.

What does it mean to be desperate in a relationship?

When you are desperate for love, you are more inclined to rush relationship milestones or find yourself in rebound relationships or relationships that you choose too quickly without fully understanding the lessons of the previous relationship.

What is living in limbo?

So, what does living in limbo actually means – one definition of limbo is defined as a state of neglect or oblivion (Oxford Dictionaries.com), in another its described as a place where your souls go after death while waiting to be sent to heaven or hell (Cambridge Dictionary) and the Urban Dictionary defines it as

What does being in limbo feel like?

In my experience, this state of limbo is akin to sitting in that awkward place between where you are now and where you want to be soon. The unfortunate part about being in limbo is that you put living, loving, and dreaming – whatever it is you want or desire – on hold. You essentially put your life on hold.