How long does this typically take for most couples? what is the significant event that changes a staus of a relationship?
129724
"Dating" implies that you're not exclusively dating each other.  You may be casually seeing two or three different people.  \nThere really is no set time period for the transition from casual dating to a boyfriend/girlfriend situation.  For some, this happens immediately, while for others it's a slow, gradual process.  It's not at all uncommon to find you have instant chemistry and can't even think about dating others.  On the other hand, some people are friends for months or years before they transition to a "relationship".  \nA significant event, while defined by some as a sexual encounter, is the mutual realization that neither of you wish to date other people.  In my experience, this isn't something that is controlled or set.  You can't put it on a calendar, it just happens.  You wake up one morning and realize that you're happiest when you're with that person.  \n\nMy relationships have varied.  I was friends with one person for three years before we became a couple.  In another instance, I knew after our second date that he was the guy for me.  (Incidentally, we're still together... we've been married for 6 years!)
637606
wasting your time....when a relationship starts..people put up fronts....after a few months or even years, the person's real self starts to show itself....that means that he has always been like this and was different in the beginning but will never go back to that way
78546
no one should put a time limit or expect anything in any certain amount of time. it will happen when you are both comfortable with one another. dont try to rush it, four weeks is not a long time. if you want to charish that moment then wait. building momentum and imagination is so sexy. i think it means more to wait and build on something more than sex. wait cause you already know it will be worth it.
75414
Please don't do it tonight!!  If you are hear asking, then the two of you are not ready for that step in your relationship yet.  I know my first time I made my boyfriend wait 9 months (I figured if he could wait that long, he MAY be willing to wait that long for a child if anything happened).  Though that was 15 years ago, I am now a single mom and everyday is a challenge.  I couldn't not imagine being 15 and a single mom.  Please take your time, talk with him, make sure you are really ready!  Sometimes you are more ready to say "NO" then you are to handle the consequences.  Good Luck and if things do happen, please use protection (don't rely on him to use it, you both should!)!!!
417614
After 4 weeks? No. Lust yes, love no. Love takes a long time to fully develop.
372631
several things affects that,how many years of marriage?their health?are they working hardly?the weather(cold/hot) are they loves each other or not?any problems in their relation ship.....etc.\nat least 3 times a week
369645
theres no right time as in weeks, months or wotever. It's when you feel right! A good tip though, and trust me on this one-the longer you wait the better it wil be. If he's really interested time isnt important. it's good not to plan these things as it will come natrually!
612140
say it when you mean it. well done for not saying it just for the sake of it. be flattered that he told you that, i would be. it doesn't matter how long you are together, 2 days, 2 weeks or 2 months. whenever you feel it is the right time to say it!
347865
It takes time to find someone whom you have mutual chemistry with.  I had went on thirty or so dates before I met someone I wanted to even date a second time, let alone have a relationship with.  After about 4 years of dating, I finally met that one.  We dated for 2 years and have been married for four.  Don't give up, don't get discouraged, just make sure you keep improving yourself so you are ready to make a go at a successful relationship.
612390
there is not an exact time it changes by the type of your relationship but if you totally believe him you should met your kids with him, at the first your kids may not like him but believe me kids can sometimes adopt easilier than the adults. good luck :)
341694
I don't know how much this will help you but my girlfriend and I met and started dating almost instantly...thinking back it all happened so quick but it was so natural that we never had any problems.  She lived about 30 minutes away from me and I was in college and worked so it was hard but honestly, I would come home from work and could expect to walk in the door and see her every day (she had a key).  Two months after we met we moved in together and have been living together ever since.  We talk and spend time together every day.  I can honestly say that we have not spent more than 10 days apart from each other since we met 8 months ago and it has been amazing!
123439
What's the length of time that you two have been dating without interruptions up to now, without a break?  How many times have you broken up?  You should deal with the problems that you have had that caused the break-ups before you get married, because those problems will get worse during marriage.  Do you expect him to change?  Well, often that doesn't happen during marriage.  If there's a problem now, fix it.\n\nDo you see yourself spending the rest of your life with him?  Do you have stable jobs?  Are you sure you won't want to break up again?  Think about living with him 24/7.  If you have to go to a site to ask this question, maybe you should hold off thoughts of marriage for a while.
633635
there is no specific period of time that it takes dependin on the person,i've fallin in love with gurls WAYYY faster than that like u wont believe,and age doesnt matter as long as its not TOOOOOO much of a diff.!
337626
on average it takes half of how long you were together to get over someone\nbut you will
65454
It really depends on the situation at hand and the couple as to whether or not it is too fast. I knew a couple who married after only about 6 months and neither was financially stable which caused problems in the marriage etc. and it ended in divorce because they were both pretty unhappy with the situation. Another couple I know dated for 3 months and then married and they've been married for almost 30 years. They were financially secure. I think being financially secure is a main thing to look at. you dont want to put any extra stress on the relationship because right after you are married is supposed to be one of the best times of your life and the most enjoyable. \n\nOn another note, dating long term doesnt hurt anything either. I've been dating my boyfriend for 3 years now.
278427
taking your partner for granted will happen at times, no matter how good the relationships is. it is naturual to not be as 'hot' for them after a period of time, but that does not mean that the love shared has stopped growing. \n\nafter time you become so comfortable with each other that you tend to forget how important a bit of romance and fun can be. \n\ntell you bf that you want to change things up a bit with romance and state that you feel somewhat neglected. be up front and place your concerns on the table. i'm sure if you communicate with him he will try to 'spark' things up again.\n\nyou can't make someone crazy in love with you. all you can do is keep the flame going and hope it forever burns.
45396
I met my husband on Valantines day, 2weeks later we were dating, two months later in may we were married. We have been married for 3 yrs and we were both happy we didn't waste time with what we knew was right. Do what you feel is right. there are no timelines you must follow.