It goes:
1. Talking
2. Dating
3. Dating exclusively
4. Committed monogamous relationship
At all stages, you should be checking in and blatantly determining where you and that person are in your relationship.
go on more walks. walk for no reason. walk to solve a problem. walk to blow off steam. walk to get outside. walk to listen, read, and learn. walk to escape distractions. walk to improve your health. walk to think. a simple walking habit can change absolutely everything.
having someone in your life who genuinely finds you interesting to talk to everyday and knowing that you’re worth their time is honestly one of the best feelings ever