When is the Best Time to Define the Relationship"
Commitment-phobic people instantly recoil at the idea of defining a relationship, but in almost every romantic engagement, some kind of expectations are actually quite helpful. If you are certain that you want a casual relationship, you are less likely to have hurt feelings and cause the heartbreak of your romantic partners if you let them know. At the same time, making it clear that you see long-term relationship potential in a way that doesn?t make it seem like you are rushing a relationship forward can be helpful.
Here are some “defining the relationship” elements to consider doing at different times.
Pretty Soon After a First Date
Nothing specifically needs to be said right after a first date other than pleasantries. There is something very kind about making your feelings pretty clear in the days or week following a first date. Especially if the hookup was unexpected for at least one of you, it is kind to specify if you are feeling strongly inclined toward being just friends, keeping it casual, or future dating. This is not the time to declare your love or even express long-term intentions. If you want to avoid hurt feelings, it is better to break things off early, if you know you aren?t interested at all. For anything less clear than that, this can be a good time to avoid relationship conversations and just see how your time together progresses.
After Two to Three Months
If you consistently see each other or communicate frequently for two or three months,...
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