Never assume that you are in a committed relationship or that you are an exclusive couple.

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One or both of you are likely to get hurt and it could end an otherwise wonderful relationship.

Becoming a couple is a moment where you both declare with words that you want to be a couple or be in an exclusive relationship. This is a special moment, an exciting one, you are becoming official and stating your commitment to each other.

You may be tempted to assume that you are official because of the following feelings or actions:

You have met his/her friends
He/She has confided in you
You spend so much time together
You have certain days of the week that you know you will see each other
You have been dating for what feels like a long time
You act like a couple
You are having sex or are intimate in other ways
He/She is very attentive or romantic
He/She has never mentioned dating other people
You cannot imagine your love interest would see other people and act so dedicated to you
They seem like such a loyal committed person
He/She refers to you doing things together in the future
You feel like their one and only, you feel connect and bonded as a couple
Their family knows about you

Yes, any of the above are all clues that you are growing closer. They do NOT mean that you are a couple or exclusive. Actual declarations, actual words need to be said for you to know you have moved to a new status. Here are some examples of what might be said:

I want us to be exclusive.
I want you to be my girlfriend.
I want us to be a couple.
Will you be my boyfriend?
Would you be in an exclusive relationship with me?
I would love to be in a committed relationship with you.
Let’s be an official couple.

It does not have to be these exact words. If you are ever unsure of what they are really saying. ASK. If they say something like “I am falling for you”. Declare your feelings in return and relish the moment. Then ask about your status. Ask something like – “Are you saying you want to be an official couple, that you want to be exclusive?

People may also place different meanings on certain words like: boyfriend, girlfriend, friend, special someone, plus one, and partner. I know those seem like pretty straightforward terms, but if your love interest has not specifically asked you for a commitment and just introduces you this way, you MUST ask for clarification. Later when you two are alone, bring up the word that was used and ask what they meant by that term. Then share your feelings as well. You two may not agree about when the commitment takes place. For one of you it may seem too soon. In that case you decide if you want to be patient and wait or let them go.

Never assume and you will have a happier, less stressful relationship.

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