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There’s something about new love that gives us this burning desire to tell the world about our new partner. However, most grown-ups know better. Telling too many people about your budding romance prematurely not only poses a potential threat to your newfound love, but it could also open you both up to possible embarrassment if things go sour quickly. At the same time, most of us don’t want to date in secret forever. So how do you know when it’s time to share news of your relationship? Honestly, there are a variety of factors to be considered before you can make an informed decision that best suits your specific situation. Continue reading to find out what those factors are.

Have you met each other’s families?

Meeting the family is a major relationship milestone and, oftentimes, our loved ones can pick up on red flags that we may not notice. If you’ve already crossed this bridge, it should be okay for you to make news of your relationship public at this point.

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