Let's change "sex" to "intimate". You two have changed your friendship phase into a together thing and seem to be enjoying the change. The question now is are both of you ready to be intimate, that includes emotionally. Are you willing to give your partner everything you know about yourself and he the same. If you don't think this way, the transition from friend to lover is really difficult. Time to have a really nice dinner date in a quiet restaurant where you can start the dialogue of being more to each other. Include what you expect from this "new" standing, and he should be able to share with you the same.
My bet is the evening goes so well both of you can't wait to get home and explore more than just your bodies!
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There is no magic number of dates, months, or anything else.
The factors you should look for (assuming you want a serious long-term relationship) are trust, respect, and love, all of which are closely interconnected but slightly different. These form the foundation for a solid line of communication, which is crucial throughout a relationship in general, and especially during sex. If, for each of those words, you can genuinely and confidently say to yourself, "I _______ this man," you should be able to have sex without regretting it.
When it feels right. There's no set timeframe for that sort of thing.
Personally I'd recommend waiting until you're sure he's serious and wants a relationship with you and isn't just after sex or a friend with benefits. If he pushes it too much, or before you're ready, that should be your red flag right there.
"Would having sex early in the relationship turn him down faster?" Yes and no. Too soon and he might not take you seriously.
But some men get impatient and assume if you don't sleep with them after x amount of dates, you're not interested 🙄
It's finding a balance. If/when the subject comes up, just let him know what you want and expect and go from there.
I was gonna say just wait until marriage. Seems easier. Do hand stuff until you get that ring. Amirite @cynicaldreamer @coachtanthony
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If you have to ask strangers you probably are not ready for it.
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What's Your Opinion? Sign Up Now!When the emotional connection is strong enough, have sex, but not before. It's not about time. It's about connection.
Very well said. In a case like this where there's been a friendship prior to dating, that connection might be there a lot sooner after dating starts than it would be with someone that was only met in person for the first time on the first date but as you said it's about the level of connection and not the date count.
As many dates as until marriage. Just my personal opinion..
It depends if you in your heart feel here's a keeper long term lead to marriage follow your heart listen to it women are very intuitive trust your instincts if you feel good about in gift date do it second third it's up to the 2 of you no pressure never forced mutual always
As long as u feel like u should. Tbh I waited 3 dates b. c I was scared to ask.
What do you mean by "turn him down faster?"
Chances are that he will turn you down after the sex but depends on what are his preference with you and how much he is really looking for you and him together in future
It depends between you two. If it feels about right, it wouldn't matter when you have sex. Just make sure you're on the same page and want the same endgame from this.
I'ts not a set number of dates. You wait until you feel ready and comfortable in the relationship. But you want to "turn him down"?
Girl, do whatever feels right! If you’re both ready and the moment feels right go for it. Don’t worry about it too much.
Have sex whenever you want. If he really likes you, it won’t matter when you have sex
Its your choice.
But, what are the reasons you are waiting?
Has nothing to do with number of dates.. has everything to do with the connection you two have! The right guy will wait as long as it takes or he won't think less of you if you have sex right away!
so much that
3s the standard
As many or as little as you need and want🤷♀️
It doesn't matter in my opinion
However long until you feel comfortable. There's no specific number, everyone is different and everyone has their own boundaries and limits. It depends on how you feel, not some "right" answer, because it reality it's completely subjective.
When you both are ready, it will just happen. Should you block it? I don't think so. If the guy is only interested in this... well if you are not saving yourself for "the one", you'll maybe have a good experience (or not) but is it really that "heavy" as a thing you could do? This depends on how you feel about it. If you want to have sex with him and he wants you... well, there are no guidelines about how long you have to wait really. I waited with in a previous relationship for 5 years before she was ready and in another... well first date... still together, so it really doesn't matter if you are trying to figure out if the relationship will break because of it or not. Go with your feeling at the moment I would say.
Sex is sex. You can't trade sex (or anything else) for love. And no, having sex too early won't make him leave. Nor will it make him stay. He'll stay if he enjoys being with you, and leave if he doesn't. So if you want to have sex and he's willing, then do it, enjoy it, and don't regret it.
3 months worth to a year.
When you know it, you know it.
I would argee with the other comments. I always thought it was 3 also. Lol according to 'how I met your mother' anyway. Looking back, it has almost always been 3 ish.
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