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I'm just a bit perplexed at this kind of situation; I've never done the whole 'dating' thing without getting into a relationship within 2/3 weeks.
Granted I've never really dated girls my age or older; its usually been 3 or 4 years younger than me so maybe this is the way things go in your 20s.
How long realistically should we be 'unofficial' but doing everything people who are an 'item' do?
She wants to go out friday and saturday with me, we've been for like 3 restaurant dates and spent countless hours together.
I'm pleased that things are healthily sexual now, its just a little uneasy not being something concrete.
Next time we're out and this douche is too I'm gonna make sure he's drawn into a conversation where we're both present so I can gauge this dudes intention.
I have some friends in London who I havent seen in a while, so I'm gonna spend a few days down there and get in plenty of pictures etc for facebook to push up value ?
What exactly is all this 'breaking rapport' ?
There is no exact time limit as to when the two of you should be official, it will only happen when you both feel ready. I posted about breaking rapport in an earlier message but ill post it again.
Breaking rapport means removing some of the comfort the two of you have in a way that makes her work for the interaction. For example making fun of her in a playful way that allows both of you both to laugh at her expense. This is very easy to get wrong the best thing to do is use playful fun way with a cheeky smile. This sets you up as being more of a challenge, someone who will not just give in to everything she says and in turn will build attraction.
For example if she says something you disagree with her about turn it into a fun debate and dont give in. For example say she likes ok computer by Radiohead and you prefer the Bends you could say "wow you are so cliche and predictable, your just saying that to sound cool" then she will challenge you and try to prove herself as to why it is better then viola you are having a fun debate and not agreeing with every word she says like every other guy.
Its pretty much a form of fun banter which is something near enough all women love, they like a guy who is not afraid to challenge their opinions. Make the disagreements small and over trivial issues, if she is pro abortion and you are anti-abortion a disgreement and debate will not go well at all. But if its stuff like favourite bands, albums, places to go etc then it will work better.
This is a very small element of breaking rapport, the most important thing is a playful confident delivery. For more information google "Adam Lyons, Breaking Rapport" you will find some great stuff.