Dabbling
Dabbling is when you try out a new love interest just to see if you like them. You’re not in love, but you might be.
I dabble with my crush. We hang out, but I don’t know if I like her.
He dabbles with his new girl. They kiss, but he doesn’t know if he likes her.
She dabbles with her new boy. They text, but she doesn’t know if she likes him.