In the most basic sense, a serious relationship is one in which youre completely committed to your partner; youre totally open and honest with one another; you trust each other deeply; and youre on the same page, not only in terms of your values and ethics but about your future together as well.

How long before dating is serious?

Just over one in five (22%) say people should wait one to three months before introducing a significant other to their parents and close family; another 22% think couples should wait a bit longer, until theyve been dating four to six months.