At what point does 'dating' become a 'relationship?' Related anecdote: I met someone at a coffeeshop early on Sunday and we spent the better part of nine hours lying in my darkened bedroom talking quietly about how we feel we relate to the world and those we care about. In the span of an afternoon, this person went from a complete stranger to trusted confidant and intellectual foil. After how many dates do we say that we're "dating?" After how many dates do our identities gain the possessive 'My boyfriend, my girlfriend?' After how many dates do we (And society) acknowledge that great one-ness that exists tangibly between us?
Keep in mind that "dates" and "dating" are terms invented by parents who want their teenagers to come home at night. (Really hoping I can say something that will make steve giggle.)nine hours lying in my darkened bedroom
WOW wow, congratulations!!! That's awesome. So happy for you.
yup. a friend of mine asked us in a group chat if 6 dates was enough to "define the relationship"... yes?? no?? talk to them not us cuz we don't know?? this shit makes me crazy.
The answer to all those questions is "when you two decide that it does."
When you stop wondering if it's been enough dates. I think it's possible to acknowledge that "one-ness" while being under the dating umbrella, but everyone has their own definitions. This past year has proven that the "good old fashioned" way of meeting somebody in person is what works.
Shit is so wacky. You're telling me that much as I try and believe otherwise, I'm a hairless monkey who best bonds with other hairless monkeys through face to face interaction? Weird.This past year has proven that the "good old fashioned" way of meeting somebody in person is what works.
Think you mean as much as everybody with an investment in making money off dating apps/websites/media tells your otherwise.