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How many dates do you consider someone to be a boyfriend/girlfriend or "going out" with?
How many dates do you consider someone to be in a relationship with you?
Thanks,
Chris
Nothing to do with number of dates. I would think it depends on when the individuals feel they want to be exclusive. Could be a week, could be three months but needs to be a mutual decision.
Best to talk it out at some point. Some people will go on and on without making it official because they don't want it to be official. If you want clarity and committment it's better to be really clear once you're ready.
It not a specific number. The issue is how long does it take for both of you to get to know each other and feel comfortable being around each other. That varies between people and in different relationships.
Generally what happens is that both of you find that you like spending more and more time together. The distinction between a date and just hanging out sort of blurs. It might start out going out for dinner and movies but then later she is asking you to drop by after work to join for dinner at her place.
Having sex with someone isn't determinative, but is usually a pretty good sign you are on the right path.
I never consider it being involved with someone till there is a discussion over whether each party wants commitment and what they are after in a relationship. In my younger years when I did a lot of dating I found some would consider a first date a binding contract and ask me to move to another state with them and things like that while others you could date multiple times and they didn't want it to get serious.
Nothing to do with number of dates. I would think it depends on when the individuals feel they want to be exclusive. Could be a week, could be three months but needs to be a mutual decision.
yes, exactly what Desert says
it's not about number of dates, it's about the two of you having the conversation about dating, and dating other people, so you are both on the same page. if you can't talk about it, then it is bound to cause confusion and misunderstanding.
ask her those questions, see what she says, it's a valuable and important and essential conversation to have.
Nothing to do with number of dates. I would think it depends on when the individuals feel they want to be exclusive. Could be a week, could be three months but needs to be a mutual decision.
I agree with the others...it has nothing to do with the number of dates...it's how the relationship develops. My BF and I became exclusive after our first real date...one week after we had initially met. But we spent 5 hours together the first time we met, and nine hours together on our first date. Totally depends on the persons involved and how you feel about each other.
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