Guide
Dating Rules, Explained: Where the 3-3-3, 3-Day and 3-Month Rules Came From
Eleven popular dating rules, each with its first documented appearance, what the research found and a short verdict.
Topic
Every friend group has its rules: wait three days, decide by the third date, say it by three months. We trace each rule to where it first appeared, check it against the research, and say plainly which ones are worth keeping.
Guide
Eleven popular dating rules, each with its first documented appearance, what the research found and a short verdict.