When it comes to finding out whether or not they are a bae or a hookup, this is the article you need. The question at hand is are they a bae or hookup material? We will walk you through what bae and hook up mean, we will discuss the signs for both are, and how to end something with a hookup. Let's begin.

A bae, in theory, is someone who comes "before all else", meaning they are someone that you want to always have around you. You want to take them to meet your parents. They will be something in your heart and there is a good chance that you will fall in love with them. Baes, in general, do not exist in the hookup culture. A bae is not something that you will see on a hookup app... you will not meet them elsewhere.

A hookup is someone that you have no intention of dating or falling in love with. You are never going to get anywhere outside of the bedroom with this person. There is usually no emotional attachment involved and you will often times find yourself wondering why you are so into them and then you realize it's just the sex talking.

When it comes to finding signs about the people you meet, there are some fairly simple ones to tell if you are hanging out with a bae or with a hookup. We are going to tell you what the signs are that you need to be looking for so that you can find exactly what it is you are getting involved with. Let's talk about the signs. If you find that you are doing some of these things, then maybe you yourself are nothing more than a hookup and want to change your ways. There is no shame in admitting that we all go a little hookup material sometimes.

The key to determining whether or not you are with a hookup is quite simple. Let us help you figure that out. There is nothing worse than thinking that you are with a bae when in reality you are full-on with a hookup. That sucks chunks and we are here to help you see the signs right away.

Only Calls At Night

You know you're in a hookup only situation if they only call you after 10pm. That means they aren't thinking in advance to take you somewhere nice or have fun. They are looking to straight up hook up and maybe sleep in your bed. If you are all for this life, that is fine. But, if you are looking for something more serious, this is sure fire sign that you are in a hookup situation.

They Say You Are Just Hooking Up

While we want to believe that there is a hidden meaning behind everything, if they flat out say that this is just a hookup type situation. Then you have your answer. There is nothing that you can do about it. If you think that you can have something more with them, you might be just setting yourself up for failure.

They Never Talk About Themselves

If they shy away from letting you in there's a good chance that you are a strictly hookup situation. Not telling someone about your life is tactic used by those who want to keep things casual. You can spill your life story to them but in the end if they don't talk about themselves, they aren't letting you in at all.

They Don't Plan

If you really want to know if they are into you or not, look at this way: do they want to make plans for the future or just call you a few hours in advance? That is the question you need to ask yourself. If they aren't planning things in advance that means they don't care enough about you to know whether or not they will be with you in a month. They are keeping this as casual as possible and they will stop at nothing to get it this way. There is nothing wrong with this, again, if this is something you want.

They Are Openly Seeing Other People

If they are openly seeing other people, then you can bet they are strictly hookup material and that is good to know up front. Now keep in mind that if they are seeing other people that means that you get to see other people as well. On a similar, but not completely unrelated note, if you are both seeing a number of people you need to stay on top of your health. Make sure you are using protection and make sure that you are getting regular check ups with your doctor. Nothing breaks a deal faster than informing someone you got an STD. Play it safe. No glove, no love.

Now that we have given you the lowdown on the signs to look for when it comes to hookups you need to also think about the signs of a bae. These are the best signs to find. You will never be let down if you find these signs in your future. Trust us. Now, let's get started.

They Want To See You

One of the biggest indicators that they are bae material is that they are always wanting to hang out with you. It doesn't even have to be a sexual thing. They want to just be around you. They want to show you off and take you places. They make the effort to see you. This is a big deal. This is a true sign that they are totally into you.

They Make Plans In Advance

If they are asking you to go do something with them that is more than a month away, this is a very good sign that they are into for more than just the sex. You've got nothing to worry about. Planning in advance is a great sign that they plan on staying with you for a long time. Look for this sign.

They Tell You They Are Exclusive

The number one sign that they are yours and that they aren't a hookup is when they tell you that you are the only person in their life. That they are exclusive to you. This is an amazing sign. If they tell you that you are the only one in their life, that means exactly that. You are the only one in their life. You can rest easy knowing that you are loved by this person.

They Tell You Everything

A hookup will often keep things from you. They won't tell you about their lives, they won't tell you about their friends or their hobbies, they will keep you at an arm's length constantly. However, if you are with someone who wants to be with you, they will let you in. They will tell you about their childhood and their families. They will make you feel included in their life.

They Tell You

Another sure fire sign that they are a bae is if they tell you. There is no secret coding to figure out if they tell you that they are yours. That is something that you can be super psyched about. If they want to be with you, they will tell you. They will make like Beyonce and put a ring on it. If this happens, there is no doubt in our mind that they are with you 100%.

They Introduce You To Their Friends Or Family

If they go out of their way to introduce you to the important people in their lives, then you've got nothing to worry about. That says a lot about your situation if they are willing to introduce you to these people. They want you to get to know the people around them. You are in good hands.

The worst part about being with a hookup is never knowing whether or not they are a hookup. Some people out there will make you feel like you are the only person in the world but they are really doing that to a number of people as well. These charmers are hard to point out because you want to believe in everything they say. They are the most dangerous game. We have all been there. It's only natural for us to fall for a sweet talker.

Let me paint you a word picture about what this person does. They are charming, they focus all their attention on you, and make you feel like you are the only person in the world. This makes them seem like they are bae material. Some people are really good at it. They might not even take you home on the first night, they might just get your number and text or call you later on. They might take you out on a date, just to really show off that they are a "good person", that they will "treat you well". However, that is not their goal. After one or two hang outs, you will sleep with them. Suddenly, the messages will become few and far between until you stop hearing from them all together. You'll chalk it up to them just being busy, but you know deep down that they got what they wanted and left you in the lurch.

These ones are the worst because they build you up to think that you are the only person in the world, meanwhile they are putting the moves down on whomever they find. Also, take a look at yourself, do you find that you are doing this? Think maybe you should change your ways? You don't have to, but if you want to find something more serious, you might need to change the way you deal with things.

There comes a time in every relationship where you want to be able to break things off and just let go because they are hurting too much. Knowing that they are nothing but hookup material sucks, but breaking things off sucks even more. No one likes doing this kind of thing. But, there are a few ways you can do it. You can text them and just flat out say its done, but this is the coward's way out. There is also the phone call, where you say the exact same thing but over the phone. This one is less cowardly but not great in the end. You can meet them in person and tell them that you are looking for something more serious and that just isn't them. The number one way a hookup will end it though, will be to ghost you. Ghosting someone, is the method that jerks and cowards use. It basically means you just stop talking to them. Pretend they are a ghost and you don't see them or hear them. It is a straight up dick move but it's also effective. As after a week or so they will stop calling you or texting you and move on.

We hope that with everything we have given you here you will start to take notice of the signs that you are dating a hookup or that you are dating a bae. Once you figure out where you stand you are good to go. Don't get confused again by who is a bae and who is a hookup. Learn from the best. You will find your bae in no time. You got this.

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