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5 Signs Your ‘Talking Stage’ Could Turn Into a Real Relationship, According to a Dating Coach

A dating coach says consistent plans, mutual effort, clear interest, deeper conversations, and honest expectations are all strong green flags.

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The early stages of dating can feel both exciting and destabilizing, even for the most confident and grounded individuals. When you’re getting to know someone new, there’s always some uncertainty about where the connection is going and whether you’re both on the same page.

“At the talking stage of the relationship, you’re just trying to figure each other out,” says April Davis, Founder, Dating Coach, and Matchmaker of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking. “You’re trying to decide if this is somebody that you could see yourself dating.”

Thankfully, some green flags indicate your connection is worth sticking around for. Here are five signs your relationship will move past the talking stage.

1. You’re Making Consistent Plans

Early on in dating, it’s normal to move at a slower pace. However, if you go weeks without hanging out, this could signal a more casual dynamic rather than a potential serious relationship. 

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