Dating

a man who has all the qualities of a perfect romantic partner

After a long day at work, Mary returned home to find a candlelit dinner prepared by her husband, her very own knight in shining armor.

excessively affectionate glances at someone

As the couple sat in the park, they exchanged goo-goo eyes, completely enamored with each other.

loving or flirtatious words spoken quietly to someone, often during romantic moments

He leaned in and whispered sweet nothings into her ear.

(of two people) to kiss and talk with one another in a very quiet and sentimental way

At their anniversary party, the couple held hands, exchanged loving glances, and billed and cooed all night long.

used to refer to a man's wife or girlfriend

I want to spend the rest of my life with my big mama.

to be in a relationship of romantic or sexual nature

Lisa and Mark have been spotted together so frequently that everyone knows they're an item.

used to comfort someone after a breakup, meaning there are many other potential romantic partners available

Don't worry about him—there are plenty of fish in the sea.

a look in someone's eyes that reveals their sexual attraction toward someone else

The actor's intense bedroom eyes added an extra layer of allure to his performance.

to be involved in a romantic or casual relationship with someone, often without it being very serious or officially defined

I think she has something going with that new guy in her class.

to be sexually drawn to both males and females

Jessica's parents were shocked when they discovered she swings both ways.However, they quickly realized that their love and support for her shouldn't be affected by her sexual orientation.