"Going Out" "Girlfriend/Boyfriend"?

[SMiLEsCRiES]

When most people say they are "Going Out" with someone or are "Girlfriend/Boyfriend", does this mean they are exclusive with eachother?

What's an example of a typical conversation between 2 people, that would result in them becoming Girlfriend/Boyfriend?

I really appreciate everyones help

Thanks

[sera300]

Both of these statements imply exclusivity. How do you get there? You have "the talk". Personally, I don't use either label, seems kind of silly at my age but never assume there is an exclusive relationship unless it's been openly discussed by both individuals.

How do you get there? You ask the other person; are you seeing anyone else? And do you wish to see other's? And both agree not to.

[mcsgirl]

saying you're going out with someone doesn't really mean a whole lot but calling someone you're boyfriend or girlfriend implies you're seeing just him or her.

how do you get there? there are two ways

1) you simply ask the person if they want to try being exclusive

2) you both have been dating/seeing eachother/going out (w/e you'ld like) long enough to know it's only you two and it developes on it's own

in my opinion the latter is the better - no muss no fuss, jus a good feeling

[DruityLoops]

either of these ways is a good way if you feel a bit silly asking them the actual question.

when i was younger i was dating a guy for a while and we were about 4 months into it and he started showing intrest in another girl so i asked him what was going on. he said that since we had never 'made it official' we werent technically 'going out' so he decided that he could still chase after other girls if he liked. i thought that was pretty stupid but i guess that is teenage mentality.

if you know the person well enough it just progresses into an exclusive relationship its pretty obvious that you only have eyes for each other.

the guy i am with now we went out on a date but i had spend a lot of time with him and i just asked him straight out if he 'wanted to be my boyfriend'. i felt like a real dork asking him at the time but at least we both knew were we stood exactly and he said he was very flattered that i got up the courage to ask him bcus i am a shy person.

[James2007]

I aint so much had this talk with my girlfriend, but I think it's just kinda obvious cos we are together nearly everyday/

[madeye]

well see when i was single i dated.

which my personal rules were:

No limitations to how many women i date.

But only be sexually active with one or if possibe none!

Never lie about my dating

Never have dates cross paths with other dates.

and my last and most important rule was: leave the idea of "exclusivity to the woman"

If there is potential for a serious relationship i want to be the one who patiently waits until she brings it up, no desperation and no pressure just good times and honesty.

Back in the day i used to always be so clingy and odd about dating, i just rushed everything and just wanted to call her a gf.

Things got alot better when i became much more carefree and focused on having fun and being myself instead of obessively fearing another man stealing her from me, or allowing silly ideas of infactuation of being in love and having a gf change the way i act and think.

So guys be patient and trust the woman to know when the proper time to talk about exclusivity is.

no fear no worries and good times!

So Its my personal recommendation for EVERYONE to never limit their dating opportunities until ONE person has patiently consistently shown genuine authentic reasons for you to go exclusive.

Generally i dont think it matters who brings up exclusivity first, it was just a personal problem i had and that was my best solution.

Rush the dating and you could potentially find yourself in a bad relationship before you even know it

[tmps]

well when i got together with my partner we kissed at the end of the date and later that night we talked about iton the phone and decided then and there. although we were great friends and spoke about it earlier on