How long did you stay friends with someone before you decided to take it to the next level(relationship)? Options

[pkbabe]

I was just wondering because I am pretty new at this "be friends 1st & then consinder relationship" thingy (yes I said "thingy". Get over it. Its 1 of many overused words I like )because before I usually just talk to the guy for about 2-3 weeks & then go out with them. Of course that didn't work out because I'm single now so I wanted to take the "friends 1st" approach instead.

So basically, what is an appropriate time to consinder the status of a possible "relationship"?

Talking about your past experience on this is welcome too

[*Uronacid*]

When you both feel comfortable about or trust each other enough to take that "next step". There is no set time, because people develop trust at different rates depending on the way life has effected them. Someone who has had serious relationship troubles is more likely to develop trust at a more slower rate than someone who has never dated anyone in their life. This is why your first real relationship that takes a turn for the worst is usually such a killer... You have no experience, and your heart gets torn out because you put all your trust in someone who ends up breaking with you.
I always looked at the steps as:

• Introduction
  • Say, "Hello"
  • First Impression
• Acquaintance
  • Hang Out in Group Settings.
  • Small Talk.
  • Get Attracted
• Friendship/Dating
  • Hang out 1-1
  • Develop Trust
  • Have Deep 1-1 Conversations
• Relationship
  • Agreement to be an "Item"
  • Greater Level of Commitment/Trust
  • Deep Rooted Feelings w/ Possible Love
• Engagement
  • Greater Level of Commitment/Trust
  • Love
• Marriage
  • SEEEXXXXXX ... erf.. I mean making Love Durrr... :D!!!