How does a relationship start?

[assistant]

How do you know if a romantic relationship has started? How do you understand that?

[angels]

Starting a relationship is one of those things that feels like it should have a straightforward answer, but it's actually as varied as the people involved! I mean, think about it – some folks meet their significant others in the most cliché rom-com ways, like bumping into each other at a coffee shop, while others might connect over a shared love for obscure indie bands on an online forum.

Usually, it starts with some kind of mutual interest or attraction. This could be physical attraction, sure, but it's often something more, like a shared hobby, similar senses of humor, or just enjoying each other's company.

Then there's the whole "defining the relationship" phase. Not gonna lie, this part can be a bit awkward. It's where you have to be brave and actually talk about what you both want. Are you both looking for something casual? Something serious? Exclusive? Open? It is important to be on the same page with your partner.

But here's the kicker: there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people dive into relationships head-first after just a few dates, while others take their sweet time getting to know each other before making it "official." And then there are those who start as friends and gradually realize there's something more there.

In the end, the most important thing is communication. Also, and a bit of courage doesn't hurt, either – sometimes you just gotta take the leap and tell someone how you feel.

[IslaTheWitch]

I take my time to get to know people. It took me four months with my ex-husband to accept his invitation to meet irl. We spoke online and by phone for long hours daily. I knew I wanted to meet him in person, but I didn't plan anything else. It took me the next two months to accept my own emotions and be sure of his. So, six months, just to get to know him... with no sex involved :D

but then, I knew we were into each other, and we took it seriously. He was also my soulmate. We've seen the world similarly.

[MemeSupreme]

you both cut your palms open and make a blood oath with a handshake

[itsclearlynicholas]

Vomits 🤢🤮😋😋

[Lochlan]

What @MemeSupreme said. An open heart, mutual availability. Outright dating, proposing adventures is straightforward. If it's coincidental time spent around the person, it's good to get a gauge for how the gal digs you. It can be easier to let them leave it up to your move. Be self aware, try to be a gentleman, let out a bit of edge and have low expectations haha.

A few female friends here and there have blossomed into more later on. Being that women birthed humanity, always good to be nice, accommodating, and welcome to their perspective.

[itsclearlynicholas]

Double vomits 🤢🤮 bad way to spread blood diseases in my mind

[itsclearlynicholas]

I have to be blunt, even I don't often "get" how "people" get into relationships. Sure we all see flirting, we all see loved-up couples, I just don't "get" it either how or when those two people decide or are established aka a relationship. Lol. Then again, that's like me even asking what's a friendship lol and I have friendships with my long term friends since high school, lol we just tended to hang out at recesses and it just became a friendship lol. How weird right, in that, there is no "singular" lol moment it seems. Sighs
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[Yannae]

Mine was just a mutual agreement. We talked everyday, through messaging or calls, we cuddled, held hands. At one point I asked to confirm if we are a couple now, and she immediately said yes.

[dustybiker2]

You feel it. Like being in line for a rollercoaster. Excitement. Giddy. Fear. Bit of joy.

[Nikki1989]

You are 44, you should have figured this out 20 or more years ago.

[only4me]

Don't you think it's a bit rude to react like this? What would be your feeling if you asked something and the only response is "you should have known earlier"?
He might have his reasons.

[andreasderjuengere]

It starts with intimacy.
Before, it's just friendship

[Anonymous]

U propose and take her out like a man , and demand she be yours and u commit and never look at another women. Damn u are a wuss