This doesn’t mean you should be at your partner’s beck and call. Keep a little mystery in your relationship. Don’t agree to every date your partner sets. Instead, switch it up and keep your partner wanting more. [2] X Research source
This doesn’t mean you have to be on the phone all the time. It just means that there are times when you want to hear your partner’s voice. You may also text or message each other more as well. [3] X Research source
This will let your partner know that you are in the moment and want to be as present as possible. This will help make your relationship stronger and last longer. [4] X Research source
Compromise on what your activities will be. Relationships are a two way street, where each of your opinions matter equal amounts. [5] X Research source [6] X Research source
Your partner may also want to introduce you to your partner’s family. Just be yourself and you’ll be fine. If you are not close to your family, you don’t have to worry about this step. It only matters if your family is important to you.
This doesn’t have to be a formal thing, just make it obvious that you and your partner are together. [7] X Research source
For example. if you don’t want to watch football with your partner and instead want to go to the gym, go to the gym. Your partner will be there when you get back. [8] X Research source
If you are still interested in dating other people, you are not ready for a committed relationship to one person. [9] X Research source
Do I feel better when I’m around my partner? Do I enjoy our time together? Do I leave our dates feeling better about myself? Do I feel respected?[10] X Research source
Decide if you have extra time in your week to spend with your partner. If you work 50 to 60 hours a week and barely have time to go on the dates you do, moving forward into a relationship may not be the right move. If you really want to get into a relationship but you are busy, you may need to make time for a relationship if it is important to you. [12] X Research source
Many of the best relationships feel as if you are with your best friend in addition to being with your partner. If you find yourself wanting to be alone or away from him for long periods of time, you may not be ready to go to the next step. [13] X Research source
Do we hang out on a frequent basis (more than once a week)? Do we talk to one another outside of our dates? Do you both initiate conversations and dates? Do we enjoy being around each other when we are together? Have you met one another’s friends?[14] X Research source
Try to avoid having a ‘’talk’’, meaning you should try to bring it up lightly or at a comfortable moment. Don’t bombard your partner with a “Where are we going?” speech. You should also ask what your partner expects out of a relationship so you know if you fulfill the requirements. [15] X Research source
You date each other exclusively You spend every weekend together without having to ask Your partner has seen you at your best and worst You’ve fought and made it through to the other side You’ve talked honestly about your exes You’re really good friends with each other’s friends You stay in more often than you go out on dates[16] X Research source
You should not begin a relationship, however, if you are feeling pressured into by your partner or because all your friends are doing it. Also never enter into a relationship to save things between you and your partner. If you move to this step too early, you may end up ruining your relationship. [17] X Research source
