Simply put, exclusive dating does not make you a boyfriend/girlfriend. Many people mistake exclusive dating for a committed relationship. It is not the same thing. Dating exclusively implies not dating anyone else, and it is more like an experiment than a full commitment.

Is dating someone the same as having a boyfriend?

Mutuality. One of the major difference between dating and relationship is having your own idea about what the two are. While relationships are based on mutual agreement and trust, dating isnt the same. For some, casual dating is not mutual.