What is the right time to get intimate in a relationship? Read on to find out
It is a looming romantic milestone for any new couple. What is the right time to start getting intimate in a relationship? Not until marriage? A couple of months in? The ‘standard’ three dates? Sometimes even on the first date?
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin decided to abstain from sex before they got married in 2018, so did Miranda Kerr and husband Evan Spiegel. However, UK-based expert Tracey Cox suggests that for some, being intimate early on could fuel the chances of lasting longer in a relationship.
Tell-tale
It is a wise idea to not jump between the sheets until you know your partner well. Psychologists have coined the term ‘lust blindness’ to denote the feeling when you get so carried away by the intimacy, that your objectivity takes a backseat. So, if you want to get out of your lust-infused haze and think about your new partner rationally, it is advisable that you wait for at least two months before getting physically close.
Going the extra mile
At a time when sexual mores are changing, waiting for a long time can make the situation stressful. A recent study suggests that being intimate early on could increase the chances of a relationship working.
The study found that sexual desire played a vital role in not only attracting partners, but also forging a strong bond between them. It set the stage and made it easier for strangers to develop a deep connection, which in turn motivated them to take the relationship seriously.
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