While relationships are based on mutual agreement and trust, dating isnt the same. Some people like to exclusively date each other while others like to date other people and dont want to be committed to just one person.

Is dating same as boyfriend?

Generally speaking, dating describes a less serious level of commitment before either person is ready to describe the other as a girlfriend or boyfriend. This is not a firm rule because the terms have no strict definition.

How many dates is considered a relationship?

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.