What Does 5 Dates Mean to a Guy?

Others use the 5-date rule, which has two interpretations. Either the woman will withhold sex until the fifth date, or the fifth date is where exclusivity is brought up. However, the fifth date doesn't mean putting pressure on your own situation; it may not be time for that conversation.

Is 5 dates too soon to be exclusive?

If you want to become monogamous, you and your partner will need to have an open discussion at some point — and it's fair to say that after five or six dates, spending time with that person becomes a considerable investment; so it's not unreasonable to want to start assessing whether to move on or really commit.

Should you know after 5 dates?

If only it isn't rude to ask about it on the first date, you should. But asking more personal questions on the fifth date is totally acceptable—even expected— as long as you know how to communicate well.