“Simply put, dating exclusively means both people are only focused on one another. Theyre not juggling other people,” Concepcion says. Your goal is to be committed to each other in a monogamous relationship, but you still have to test drive things out a bit longer. You know, just to be sure.

How many dates before you date exclusively?

If youre wondering, then, how many dates before an exclusive relationship, we did the math for you. If a couple goes on one date a week, thats anywhere from 10 to 12 dates before they establish exclusivity, according to the survey.

Should guys or girls ask to be exclusive?

Chlipala recommends waiting at least a couple months. ​It doesnt have to be exact, but I recommend dating someone for two to three months before you think about exclusivity, she says. It gives you enough time for some of the infatuation to wear off and for patterns to emerge.