Sometimes it is difficult to express love in words . . . but these slang words do a great job of expressing amor! Learn all about how to describe relationships, and then read our recommendations for places to take your love on a date.

English Dating Slang

Exclusive 

• Definition: not dating other people

Clingy 

• Definition: someone who requires a lot of time from his/her partner

Main squeeze/Number one squeeze

• Definition: a joking term for your significant other

High maintenance

• Definition: typically a girl who needs a lot of time and money from her partner

“Casanova” or “Romeo” 

• Definition: a guy who the ladies really love

Hooking up

• Definition: having relations

Friends with benefits

• Definition: a couple who is not exclusive

My “boo” 

• Definition: a slang term for boyfriend or girlfriend. (Originally from hip-hop culture)

Romantic Restaurants in San Francisco

If you are studying English in San Francisco or San Diego, where should you take your “main squeeze” for a romantic night? The following is a list of romantic restaurants in San Francisco and San Diego.

Cafe Jacqueline

Cafe Jacqueline is an adorable French restaurant hidden on a quiet street in North Beach. The chef’s strawberry souffle was featured on the Food Network show “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” so be sure to save room for dessert!

Frascati

This “new-American cuisine” restaurant provides unique combinations of flavors and cooking techniques. Dishes like the Maple Leaf Duck Breast and Warm Black and White Chocolate Bread Pudding are twists on American fine-dining classics.

Kokkari Estiatorio

Cozy furniture and decor and classic Greek dishes with an upscale twist make this place a favorite among locals. Try the fried smelt with tzatziki, the goat stew, and the grilled octopus for a truly Greek experience!

Romantic Restaurants in San Diego

Island Prime

Bertrand at Mister A’s

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