We have probably been in a situation where we have pondered where our relationship falls with someone. Dating, Acquaintance, Lover, boyfriend/girlfriend, etc…. I understand that the term boyfriend and girlfriend is simply a formality. But it places a sense of solidarity among a couple does it not?
We all know if we ask someone, “So-and-so are we boyfriend and girlfriend yet?” and this is not what the other person had in mind, it could mean disaster for us. It could make the other person feel pressured, smothered or even worst, wanting you to leave them alone altogether!
So when can we safely say, or better yet at what point after dating someone, for what length of time, can we make the leap from asking someone that we have been casually dating, to becoming “Boyfriend” or “Girlfriend”?
2007-03-07 05:27:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
When you are both happy to come out as a couple and declare it to your friends and family.
As you become closer and more intimate, the term you use for your relationship will change and you will both be happy with it.
Commitment scares some people, they don't want to be ''tied down'' or restricted to one person. Some people like to just ''have fun'', with no strings attached. They find it easier.
Others like to have the above, but with a deeper meaning, with something to fall back on. A proper relationship where you want to be togther and are happy with the ties that come with it.
It depends on the person really i suppose.
2007-03-07 05:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you can say it, once you start dating exclusively
2007-03-07 13:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by verbalise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋