There are plenty of dating rituals that we practice today that is drawn out. We stare at our screens waiting for some sort of response from someone we are interested in. We spend months in limbo and are stuck in the gray area of “what are we?” Some people forego the notion of sex only in a committed relationship because it’s so darn hard to know when it is the right time to do the deed!
Many times, we wonder how long should you date before becoming exclusive? Heck, many times we don’t even know what exclusivity means. We’re here to shed some light on that today!
According to the dictionary, Exclusive means:
1. excluding or not admitting other things.
2. restricted or limited to the person, group, or area concerned.
What does that mean regarding a relationship? Well, it’s simple. It means you aren’t going to see anyone else than that one person that you’re exclusive with. This means any romantic feelings or activity is reserved for that person and that person alone.
According to 45.2% of people, they said it took them less than a month before they became exclusive with their partners, while 28% said that it took them between one and two months before they decided it was time to become exclusive with their partners. So, it really depends on what feels right for you and your significant other.
A lot of things can happen in 4 weeks’ time, and within that time, you’ll have plenty of dates and opportunities to decide if you’re willing to see each other more or not at all.
Maybe you’re seeing a guy, and you want him to date you, and only you. In short, you want him to be exclusive. How do you do that?
• Never play games. Ladies tend to play games with men because they are afraid of getting hurt. However, by playing games and not being forward with him, you’re just wasting both of your time. If you want to be exclusive, be honest. He may be waiting for you to say something because he’s afraid to say something, too.
• Show him you’re worth it. As you continue to date one another and get to learn more about each other, show him reasons why being in a commitment with you would be worth his while. Show him that you can be thoughtful, spontaneous, fun, and caring. Give him a glimpse of what being in a relationship with you would be like.
• Ask for it. You know how we said you shouldn’t play games and be honest? Sometimes he may not get the hint, and you are going to have to be the one to pony up and suggest that you date each other exclusively. You do have to be ready for both responses. He may or may not agree. If he doesn’t want to be exclusive, don’t lash out. Try to contain your disappointment and walk away.
When you’re in an exclusive relationship, it can be fantastic. Sometimes the journey to getting there may take a little longer than you’d hoped, but once it does, it’ll be worth it.
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