“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.

What does official mean dating?

“Official” to the person youre dating might not be the same as to you and so might not be what satisfies you. For example, in your head, “official” means you meet your partners friends and family and are informed of all their financial decisions; however, they might disagree and say this is too much too soon.

When should you be official?

According to a relationship expert, its socially acceptable to broach the subject after two months. But some people will get to the stage earlier — it all depends how much time youre spending together, and how much of a good fit you are. If youre not sure, try introducing them to your friends and see how they react.