When dating, how long do you give someone who has great "potential" but isn't quite meeting your current needs?

[HawkPerception]

[whiskeyontherocks]

I pretty much gave up on being fulfilled in a relationship decades ago and life has been a lot easier, simple. You really can’t depend on your partner for something that is your responsibility, your needs.

[slatyb]

Don't stay with someone because of their potential. If you aren't happy with them as they are, then don't date them.

[DreamCrescent]

i agree

[Crimsyjo]

Too long!

I gave my boyfriend 3 months. But I knew from start it was unlikely to work out.

But my current friends with benefits has been over a year and I keep saying I should stop seeing him. But it's way more complicated cos unlike a boyfriend you don't really have rights to demand "I expect this or we over" so it's more "well he does do this, but not this, what do I do? Get x from another guy?"...

[mysteriousNicholas]

Lol waiting games sound like hell.
I'd rather stay a Bachelor 😄🤞 I'm already enjoying my own company

[queenofcardio]

I'd give them a few dates before I make my final decision