cherlyn chong is a breakup recovery and dating coach. with 6 years of experience, she specializes in working with high-achieving professional women who want to get over their exes and find love again. if you’re really clicking with the person you’ve been seeing and you feel like it might be time to make things more official, you might be wondering how exactly to go about doing it. below you’ll find tips on how to turn your casual romance into a …

is there a set number of dates you are supposed to go on before getting that designation? and even if you are sure it’s time, how do you know your partner is on the same page or how to bring it up? there is no real answer to that question, says kahan. “in the beginning, you want to see if there is commonality, if you enjoy each other, if you are attracted to each other, and that takes time,” she …