Perhaps you’ve been dating someone – and it’s going well. Great! Maybe it’s been a few weeks or even a few months. Either way, when you feel that it is someone special, you may be wondering when the right time for a discussion about where the relationship stands is.

For some, this can be a very natural conversation, but for others, it may not come so naturally and may even be stressful.

While “the talk” is a routine part of most relationships, we have some tips for you if you are wondering how and when to initiate the conversation.

Read on for more.

Some helpful guidelines

When it come to the talk about where a relationship stands and whether or not you and your partner are exclusive, it can be relative and dependent on the uniqueness of each relationship.

However, here are some basic guidelines you can adhere to.

Focus on how you feel – not necessarily the timeline.

Some say that three months is a good marker of when to have the talk. However, truly, it’s about what you feel in your mind and gut and how you feel your partner may perceive the relationship.

Getting clarity

If you are finding yourself needing clarity or unsure about where things stand, it could indicate it’s a good time to have the talk. Likewise, if there are inconsistencies with expectations or effort, or even time spent together, you may wish to clarify things.

Word of caution

It’s important to note that rushing into the conversation about the relationship status is not always a good idea. You should get to know your partner, and vice versa, before having the talk. Approaching this too soon may bring an adverse effect.

The talk itself

When you do sit down and discuss the relationship, asking questions like, “Where do you see this going” and “Are we exclusive?” can be good jumping off points. Don’t forget to be a good listener and prepare for any outcome.

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