Thank you for your kind words. I do...
I recommend reading Dr. Shawn T. Smith's book, <strong>The Tactical Guide to Women: How Men Can Manage Risk in Dating and Marriage</strong> since he shares a lot of information and research around both the dating & relationship phases. One of the things he talks about in the book is around becoming a better "gatekeeper" when it comes to letting women come into your life. It's a great read with some staggering and mind-opening information around female nature, dating, relationships, and marriage.
Dr. Smith's Rundown For Men
Dating Phase: minimum of six months before promotion to relationship
Relationship Phase: minimum two years before considering moving in together and/or marriage
Engagement Phase: minimum of six months to see how she acts prior to getting married (he talks about watching how your partner acts prior to the wedding at length)
In total, Dr. Smith recommends that men take at least two to three years (minimum) before even considering getting married and inviting the state into their relationship.
In addition, he also talks about risk management and the bright triad traits to look out for when dating women to see if they are relationship, or even, marriage material. I could go on and on about this book (one of my favorite non-sidebar books), but I recommend you pick up a copy and start going through it. If you have gone through the entire sidebar, then this read will be a great addition to that collection of yours.
I'd say navalt on this one. Read: https://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Guide-Women-Manage-Marriage/dp/0990686442
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also, date non exclusively, spin some plates.