How soon is too soon to ask a guy what his intentions are?

To make your intentions—and his—clear, Steve says it’s never too early to strike up these conversations. “You start these questions the first day you meet,” he says. “I don’t care if it’s at the club, at church, whatever.” Don’t worry…

How long should a couple date before becoming exclusive?

“The best way to truly learn about another person is to take the time needed to truly get to know them before making a commitment to them.” And while there’s no exact right amount of time, she says you should wait anywhere from one to three months before making the relationship exclusive.

How long does it take for a man to know he wants to be with you?

He may not trust his desire to marry his partner at first, so he waits to see if anything changes in the relationship. Whatever the reason for the delay, men typically know after about 6-7 months of consistent dating in optimal conditions whether or not they have found “the one”.

How do you know if you are dating the wrong person?

If you’re putting on a song-and-dance in an elaborate attempt to impress your partner, you might be dating the wrong person. Your partner should love you as you are. Does it feel like they are trying to mold you into an entirely different person?

Do you have to make it official when dating someone else?

“There’s a way to convey that you’re dating others — you’re not 100 percent available, all the time — that will let the person you’re dating sense that it may not be a relationship yet.” You don’t have to make it official immediately.

Should you tell a potential partner you want a relationship?

If you’re worried that telling a potential partner you want a relationship (in general, not necessarily with them) because you think it’ll scare them off or make you seem desperate, let go of that idea.

Can you tell someone you want something serious on a dating app?

Dating apps tend to get a bad rep as places you go when you’re looking for casual relationships. It makes sense; so many options just sitting in your pocket, waiting to be swiped on! But telling someone on a dating app you want something serious isn’t impossible, even though it can be a bit tricky.