Is there no such thing as casual dating?

I have always believed in managing partner expectations, just to keep things simple...but hey, that's just me. I remember this one time that a girl I was seeing was getting rather clingy. We were in the middle of "playing", and she wanted to hear me tell her how much I loved her. I can't believe the words that came out of my mouth, but I basically said, "If I told you I loved you, I would be lying". Needless to say, we did not finish. Then again though, the way that you have described things, are you sure that he/she views you as a long term relationship, and not as a sibling, or friend? If you are positive that he/she's already planning your wedding, I would drop a subtle hint, something like you met a guy/girl online, and are going out on a date. Tell him/her in person, and their face will give you the answer.

I had to go back and edit my answer, because I tend to think like a guy. Upon re-reading your question, I think you're prolly talking about a guy. If that's the case, you need to be blunt. Trust me. It may be painful for him now, but it will be worse when you do decide that you're ready to setlle down, and he's not it. Just tel him that he's not your type.

That's how women tend to think - we're planners :) Just have an open talk that yes we can plan a NYE outing but just so you know, we're just hanging out and we're not officially dating. Dating implies that you two are a couple.

is "this person" a girl? cause girls don't believe in casual dating. just sayin'.