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How long do you think is

A healthy amount of time you should wait before you begin a relationship with someone?

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IHateMyLife0MeDie · 41-45, M

Can't have a cookie cutter measurement for this. Depends on the subjective and context.

AbbySvenz · F

My dad would say about 107 years 😐

SW-User

@AbbySvenz your dad is trying to keep you safe

anythingoes477 · M

@AbbySvenz Forget your dad. Move out. I have cookies.......

ShadowWolf · 31-35, M

@SW-User The thing is, is once your kid becomes an adult, they can make their own choices. Respecting and considering your parents opinion of course, but this isn't the 1950s anymore where girls are owned by their fathers until they get married at 18 at the end of high school. If I have a daughter, sure I'll be protective, but allow her to make her own choices as an adult. Firsthand, I've seen what overprotective parents do... cause their children to rebel and make poor choices anyways.

Freeranger · M

The question itself leads me to wonder if you're listening far too much to those who have all the answers, and speak in terms of criteria and time frames. And then, I can have a relationship with someone which is purely platonic so.....what is your end game. What is the result you're looking for.

ShadowWolf · 31-35, M

After 2-3 dates you should know. At that point it's shit or get off the pot. You can only get to know someone if you are focusing on them and not being a toxic serial dater.

CookieCrumbs · F

There is no specific time frame. It is always different with the people involved.

It depends on both your emotional readiness to commit to a relationship with each other. Emotional readiness involves understanding what you want out of the relationship and what you’re willing to contribute to it.

Give yourself sufficient time to know the other person. You cant rush this. Trust the gift of time.

AuRevoir · 36-40, M

Whatever the heart feels…

Ultimately if you can suffer and manage the patience.. I think it’s less about the time, and more about the moment they prove to you they care just as much for you, as your heart has already shown it’s cared for them..

If you managed that then I think you’re in a pretty good place to start..

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

I don't think there's any sort of waiting period you have to observe. If you like each other and there are no other factors standing in your way, then do what you like. If you have doubts still, though, maybe it might be good to take things slow.

ExperienceDLT · M

Only you can answer that
You will know the comfort level you have with a person and you will know when the time is right to commit to a relationship or to not commit to one just follow your gut