Dating and Bluestalling
You might be ready, but that doesn’t mean they are.
You might have been going out with someone for a while, and you might feel like the two of you connect really well. However, the other person might not be ready to put a label on your situation, and you might be. So, what do you do in this instance? How do you approach this type of situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.
1. Let the other person know how you feel.
If you want to put a label on the situation between you and the other person, let the other person know that you feel that way and why you feel that way. Tell him or her why the label is important to you and what it means to you.
2. Listen to what the other person has to say.
Let the other person explain to you why he or she isn’t ready to take this next step. Try to be understanding, and if the other person is just asking for a little time before the two of you take the next step forward, do your best to be patient.
3. Compromise.
Try to compromise with the person that you have been spending your time with when the two of you can clarify your relationship with one another. Set a date on which the two of you can discuss this issue again and possibly move forward. Try to compromise on this timeline so it is in both of your best interests.
You might be ready to put a label on your dating situation, but the other person might not be ready for all of that. So, if this is the case, do your best to address your feelings with the other person. Try to listen to his or her feelings regarding the situation, and work together to find a compromise.