All that said, exclusive dating does not mean that this person is your boyfriend or girlfriend. That role requires legit responsibilities and a shifting of priorities—namely, putting your bond together before other commitments.

Is exclusive a relationship?

An exclusive relationship means you and your partner are not dating other people. Each partner agrees they are on the same page by communicating what their relationship status means to them. You cease dating activity with others to focus on building a relationship with one person.

When should a couple become exclusive?

If a couple goes on one date a week, thats anywhere from 10 to 12 dates before they establish exclusivity, according to the survey. Say, schedules allow a couple to see each other more than once a week, that means it could even take 24 dates before exclusivity.