Does Waiting Make Love Stronger? The Link Between Dating Duration, Intimacy, and Lasting Relationships
Have you ever heard any of the following?
1. Go on dates with someone for a period of 90 days before ever considering having sex.
2. Go on dates with someone for a period of 6 months before ever considering having sex.
3. Go on dates with someone for a period of 9 months before ever considering having sex.
Why do I ask this? Well, the persons who told me that they go on dates for six to nine months before ever having sex with the person they are dating, swore to me that this lead to a marriage proposal.
And you guessed it, the person who waited 3 months said that they wished that they had waited and got to know the person better.
Why do I ask this? To gage what you might think.
The idea of waiting a certain amount of time before becoming physically intimate with someone you’re dating sparks plenty of debate. People often wonder if waiting longer leads to stronger, more successful relationships. Let’s dive into what the statistics and research say about the connection between dating duration, long-term relationships, and marriage outcomes.
