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Dating Rule#1: Wait at least 8 months after meeting before considering to date.
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Dating Rule#1: Wait at least 8 months after meeting before considering to date.
It is good to wait sometime after meeting someone before considering to date them. The waiting time allows the infatuation to cool down. By this time clear and sane decisions can be made and one can decide if they are still interested in the person they met 8 months ago for instance.
I personally recommend 8 months because this is about how long it takes for a human baby to be born from the time of conception. Relating this to a relationship, we could say that if a person is still interested eight months after meeting, then a relationship has been born. Eight months is also enough time to meet more people who would question your interest. By this time there should be enough general information about the “crush” and the possibility of actually moving into a “long-term” relationship with them.
The same concept applies to online dating; it is good to wait at least 4 months before meeting in person, then counting another 8 months from the time you meet before considering to date. It is a good idea to meet in a busy place with lots of people when meeting for the first time in person. Also going with at least one other person as company helps with morale support and security.Open for discussion
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This one might raise a few eyebrows, eight months feels like forever in today’s fast-moving dating world! But there’s real wisdom behind it.
Waiting gives you time to see the person beyond the spark. The first few months are usually clouded by excitement and attraction . During this period, people tend to show their best sides and hide their flaws, often without realizing it.
By month six or eight, however, life’s real sides begin to show ,how they handle stress, disappointments, finances, friendships, and even communication. That’s when you truly get to know someone’s character.
Of course, some might argue that eight months is too long ,that connection should evolve naturally, not on a timeline. And that’s fair. The goal isn’t a fixed rule but rather a reminder to slow down and observe before you commit.
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