“Simply put, dating exclusively means both people are only focused on one another. Theyre not juggling other people,” Concepcion says. Your goal is to be committed to each other in a monogamous relationship, but you still have to test drive things out a bit longer. You know, just to be sure.

When should you date someone exclusively?

“The best way to truly learn about another person is to take the time needed to truly get to know them before making a commitment to them.” And while theres no exact right amount of time, she says you should wait anywhere from one to three months before making the relationship exclusive.