The answer to this question depends on the couple. It is a six month milestone that typically indicates that you are in a long term relationship. Couples who are having a great time together and make it to the six month mark usually know a lot of personal information about each other and begin to establish a sense of trust and understanding.
It may be possible that you enjoy hanging out, but one or both of you are not ready for a monogamous relationship
Every relationship is different and looks at the six month rule as a defining moment in how well you have gotten to know someone. Dating sites typically use the six month milestone as a way to say, “you are in a long term relationship,” and you should celebrate your six month milestone by affirming that you are exclusive to one another. You don’t have to make it a magnificent occasion, but it is nice to acknowledge that you have made it to the six months of dating mark.
The six month anniversary is sometimes called the semiannual or bi-annual anniversary; however, the latter can sometimes get confused with the two year anniversary. It is a great time to celebrate that you have made it through the “getting to know you” phase and are entering a committed relationship. If at this point, you are still not exclusive, you might want to talk to your partner and see if this is a bad sign.
The answer to this question is that every relationship moves at its own pace. Some people decide to get married before the six month mark and stay together for life. Others are ready to take to leap and move in together. Yet other folks feel that 6 month milestone is still a fairly new relationship, and they are not ready to share a living space or give a key to someone they are still getting to know. Continue reading “The six month anniversary of a relationship can be a big deal for some couples”