You can’t build a life with someone who is only in the "casual" category. Exclusivity is the gatekeeper to meeting family, traveling together, and moving in. How to Initiate the Talk
The jump to exclusivity is a significant milestone. In Japan, this is often marked by a formal (confession of love/intent), where one person explicitly asks, "Will you be my boyfriend/girlfriend?" gomu o tsukete to exclusive
Do you feel like your current situation is leaning more towards or are you ready to have the exclusivity talk? You can’t build a life with someone who
"I’ve really enjoyed our time together, and I’m not interested in seeing anyone else. How do you feel about us being exclusive?" where one person explicitly asks