Chlipala recommends waiting at least a couple months. ​It doesnt have to be exact, but I recommend dating someone for two to three months before you think about exclusivity, she says. It gives you enough time for some of the infatuation to wear off and for patterns to emerge.

Are you exclusive after first date?

According to a dating survey conducted by Time Out of 11,000 people worldwide, people decide to go exclusive and stop seeing other people after six dates — which, for many, falls in line with the one- to two-month mark. They officially declare themselves a couple after nine dates, on average.

Is two weeks too soon to be exclusive?

Well, it looks like you two will become an official item quite soon: According to a new study, most couples become exclusive after four weeks of dating.