In this day and age, relationships are some of the harder pursuits.
From people being self-focused, dealing with their personal demons, having commitment issues, so on and so forth, it is not every day, two people fall in love and receive happily ever after.
We did some research about how long should a person wait, before they become exclusive with someone they're seeing, and this is what we discovered.
Check the few results down below.
1. 3 months or 90-day rule
In an ideal world, waiting for 3 months before becoming exclusive or asking the question "what are we?", is valid. Generally, it takes about 90 days for two people to presently know each other.
Making an informed decision should come easy.
2. Not more than a year
If it takes a year before the two of you decide to have "the talk", then it is pretty obvious that neither or one of you, do not want a stable, committed, exclusive relationship to commence.
3. 5 or 6 dates
People spend a good 4 to 5 hours together on a date, so after 5 to 6 dates, one can safely assume that you have spent a full 24 hours with a person. This is technically a lot of time to discover all you need about a person, to see if you want something more.
4. Not after a few weeks
Building bonds take time, and isn't something which can happen after a few weeks, or even a few dates. You need to properly decipher if this person complements you and your lifestyle.
5. Your emotions between date #3 to #6
By date 3, you should have a pretty good sense of whether you intend on seeing this person long-term or not. Use dates number 3 till 6 to answer all the questions you have. When you have the answers, you know where you stand.
6. 10-date rule
10 dates can either be during a span of 3 months or lesser, depending on how often you choose to see them. Nevertheless, it isn't something which happens overnight.
Lifestyles, religious beliefs, and past experiences play a significant role in shaping approaches towards love and relationships.
Ultimately though, there is no specific timeline that can decide how long before one progresses into a relationship. Some people know instantly, while others prefer the long game.
Either way, it happens when it happens, and you know, when you know.
