On Reserve


a relationship that is “on reserve” is one in which there is mutual love or attraction, but one or both parties is not ready for a relationship for one reason or another. they will then be “on reserve” until both members are ready for a relationship.

relationships on reserve often, but not always, are of the friends with benefits or friends with minor benefits category. in this case, such a relationship may be called “friends with (minor) benefits on reserve”.
bob: is sally your girlfriend?

jack: not really. she just got out of a bad relationship and isn’t ready for another one yet.

bob: do you guys have feelings for each other, though?

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