How long after you start dating Are you officially a couple?

The two month rule. While of course its different for everyone, according to relationship psychologist and data analyst Claire Stott, 2 months is an optimum amount of time for the average couple to date before they start a relationship.

How long did you know your boyfriend before dating?

A further study carried out by the same professors asked 167 couples how long theyd known one another before becoming romantically involved and whether they were friends first. They found that, on average, the couples had known each other four months before dating.