About 38 percent of the students who dated in middle school reported dating someone at almost all times during the seven-year study period. Twenty-two percent of teens in the study began dating someone in the sixth grade.

How soon is too soon to ask someone to be your girlfriend?

As a rough rule, two months should be a safe amount of time to broach the subject. But every relationship is different, so if it feels right earlier, go for it. If it doesnt feel right at that stage, there are a few steps you can take to build yourself up for the conversation.