Carrie Bradshaw and her friends popularized the “three date rule”—the idea that, when youre seeing someone new, there should be a short waiting period before you have sex with them. The goal is to give you a chance to evaluate the other person before hopping into bed.

How many dates before you become a couple?

If youre wondering, then, how many dates before an exclusive relationship, we did the math for you. If a couple goes on one date a week, thats anywhere from 10 to 12 dates before they establish exclusivity, according to the survey.

How many dates before you move on?

Julie Houts on modern love - In pictures Mason recommends simply focussing on one person at a time - go on three or four dates with them before deciding whether theres enough chemistry to carry on.