8 Signs You are Going From a Casual Dating to an Official Relationship

At times, it may not be worthwhile to invest your time and energy in pursuing a relationship with someone you're currently dating. You should be prepared for the shift from dating to being in a committed relationship. Despite your hopes for things to remain the same or improve, it's common to develop unrealistic expectations.

Ideally, when you're dating someone, everything goes smoothly and pleasantly. However, it's important to recognize that things will inevitably change, and you will need to actively nurture your relationship.

Here's a straightforward principle: If a person desires to win the lottery, they must first purchase a lottery ticket.

This principle also applies to the transition from dating to a committed relationship. This process necessitates your dedication, effort, energy, cooperation, and at times, the ability to be your own therapist, confidant, and foresightful advisor simultaneously.

# No awkward silences

While it may be considered an overrated reason, it remains undeniably true. Discovering that special person who consistently brings excitement and joy to every conversation is an excellent indication.

Awkwardness should be nonexistent. Even during moments of silence, there is a genuine sense of comfort that pervades the atmosphere.

# You make each other laugh by just being yourselves

This indicates not only a level of comfort where there is no need for pretense, but also a compatibility that extends to having a shared sense of humor and the ability to bring each other happiness.

# There’s genuine interest on both sides

While it may seem obvious, many individuals tend to forget what it feels like to experience this. After engaging in various dating experiences, one can become disillusioned.

Perhaps you haven't genuinely shown interest in someone for a considerable time. Alternatively, there may be a special person displaying interest, but due to previous disappointments, you approach it with skepticism.

If you've surpassed the stage of politely trying to make the best of a situation and have no intention of seeing the person again after tonight, then you'll recognize that your involvement is driven by genuine interest rather than mere politeness.

# You two always schedule another date

This indicates another positive indication of transitioning from dating to a relationship.

If you have already been on multiple dates and consistently make plans for future meetups, it is a very promising sign.

For those who haven't reached this stage yet, there's no need to worry. Often, it's simply a matter of conflicting schedules, as everyone tends to be busy in today's fast-paced world.

As long as the two of you continue to communicate after dates and make arrangements to go out again, it's a strong indication that you are moving closer to a more serious commitment.

Even better is when both individuals are direct and openly express, Hey, my work schedule is hectic this week, but if I find some free time, can I see you again?

# There’s a weird level of comfort that surpasses the butterflies

If the two of you experience initial nervousness but consistently transition into a peculiar state of comfort as the evening unfolds, it is a positive indication that things are progressing positively.

Engaging in discussions on various topics and feeling at ease in each other's presence should not be mistaken as being trapped in the friend zone. In all likelihood, it signifies a much deeper connection and potential for something significant.

# The cliche, phones don’t exist

To put it plainly, it has become rare for people to go anywhere without their phones nowadays.

If you and your partner are so captivated by each other's company that both of you willingly set aside your phones to engage in uninterrupted conversation, it is the highest form of compliment. It signifies that the connection and interaction with each other are far more engaging and entertaining than any digital distractions. In this situation, both of you are truly winners, as you have found something truly remarkable in each other.

# You could be doing the most interesting thing, or be in the most interesting place, and yet, you’re still more interested in each other

While it may sound challenging to achieve, when you discover the right person, even if there were a man on fire running around you, your focus would still be captivated by what the other person has to say.

In either scenario, you are either oblivious to the world around you or both of you are joyfully experiencing the world together. You both desire to transition from dating to a committed relationship; you simply haven't expressed it explicitly yet.

# The flirting is obvious, but not trashy

In contrast to what has become the usual practice, flirting doesn't always have to be excessively sexual and straightforward.

Flirting should initially begin innocently as a natural result of attraction. Over time, it can develop into a delightful sexual tension where both individuals yearn for each other's presence.

If you have experienced this gradual evolution of flirting over a few dates, it suggests that both of you are genuinely interested in a long-lasting connection.

On the other hand, if flirting rapidly escalates into the purely sexual realm, it may indicate that one or both of you are primarily seeking a casual encounter rather than a committed relationship.