plays the field
Avoids romantic commitment
To play the field is to date multiple people rather than committing to one, keeping romantic options open: She's not ready to settle down—she's still playing the field.
The metaphor comes from sports, suggesting someone who covers the whole field rather than staying in one position.
Extended uses describe anyone exploring many options before choosing: He's playing the field with job offers.
- serial daterOne who avoids long-term romance
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- casual datingNon-exclusive romantic involvement
no strings attached · dance · spark · opportunism · versatility · open-mindedness · open relationship · polyamory · exploration · adaptability · experimentation · risk-taking · keeping options open · smile · mingling · curiosity · wink · adventurousness
plays the fieldcommits
Pledges to do
settles down · monogamous · faithful · exclusive · devoted
plays the fieldputs down roots
married · settles down · nests · stays put · settled
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