But if you struggle to work outside of time frames, Brigham says to wait at least two to three months before defining the relationship. By that time, you should have a better sense of the person and be able to gauge their feelings.

How long does the average couple date before becoming official?

Around 1-3 months is considered "normal" for most couples.

Many long-term couples made it official after a few months of casual dating. It's perfectly fine to pull the trigger earlier if you're both on board, though.

Should you wait for him to DTR?

If you've been spending large chunks of time together for a couple of weeks, that might be the time to DTR and confirm how things are progressing with you two. If you want to be in a committed relationship with them, then it's best to DTR.