I would think a verbal agreement would have to take place but what are your thoughts?
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I think if you’re ever confused you should have ‘the talk’ with them. I’d assume things are exclusive if there’s been an explicit “let’s be boyfriends/girlfriends/partners” convo. If it was just a casual date or two and you’re not sure where you stand, I’d ask.
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yeah bc if someone doesnt ask you if you want to be official then it just means youre messing around or just friends w benefits
lmao how do i know this im not a romantic ;-;
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Lol.
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Sometimes when I play a episode game, once the main character kisses a love interest, the love interest better not be smooching on anyone else.
Lip locking is reserved for a special person.
I couldn’t get into that one story that was a kissing game. Threw me off lol.
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yup, verbal agreement is necessary, I agree on this 
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I wait for verbal agreement/asking/being asked. Sum ppl can get upset if their non official bf/gf see’s other ppl, but until they tell u ur exclusive that’s smth u have to expect. 
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A relationship becomes exclusive when both parties have an explicit convo about being committed to one another.
I wouldn’t waste my time with someone if we haven’t agreed on where we stand.
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… I don’t think all ppl agree w this. Lol. It’s rlly sad when someone kisses another and they easily forget but the other person see’s it as a big deal… 
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Communication is key!!
Being explicit about both of your feelings is when the relationship becomes exclusive.
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You are sharing fluids when you kiss. It is a risk to lip lock.
My mom scared me growing up saying keep away from boys because they might have cooties.
That is a truthful statement. Someone can spread a 
virus or infection through kissing.
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I am just going to watch this… because I have NEVER understood this dynamic. I am never intimate ( pda ) with someone unless in my mind I can be exclusive with them. I am not a part of the “ Hookup Culture ” so… its easy for me to be confused in this department.
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Yes. Intimacy, whether it is holding hands or hugs are special. Hugs typically are not an exclusive activity.
Kissing on the lips on the other hand, in an intimate way, is an exclusive activity. Once fluids are exchanged that is a new level for a relationship in my opinion. Not everyone is going to have that experience with you. You risk all types of infections with skin to skin contact. It is a special experience.
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I give hugs 
freely ( to a certain extent ) , so that is not exclusive to my person. But… I do not hold hands at all… unless it regards children and elderly people. On occasion I’ll hold hands with family members. That is it.
So, yeah… I’ve never had a handle on relationships and exclusivity with the opposite sex.
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Well I married my first boyfriend so…
Holding hands with the opposite sex can be a non exclusive dating thing I guess. For example, if a guy is protecting you from traffic. That’s a cute moment.
Or a date grabs your hand to show you something.
Kissing is your personal space. Some people seek pleasure and have fun taking risks. I am risk adverse in those type of dating activities. I don’t want that person being apart of my memory at all if things go sour.
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I think it’s when they gave the mutual agreement that they are dating now.
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Oh yeah… I don’t include the incidental hand holding ( even though I don’t get that from the opposite sex often… because I don’t like being touched for the most part ).
I personally can’t do the friends with benefit thing or instant gratification thing. I’m not made up that way. I’m loyal, so I can’t really date the way most people date. It’s not worth it.
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Yeah, I mean kissing is special but it’s never been ‘the next level’ or a huge deal for me, really. To be fair, I don’t date, so it’s not like I’m saving a kiss “for the right one”. I’ve never had issues with getting sick before, but this is my experience.
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You can get Oral herpes ( HSV -1) from kissing is an example.
If you have an open sore on the mouth you can catch all kinds of things. I just googled you can get gum disease from kissing.
Only certain sexually transmitted diseases ( STDs ) are transmittable through kissing . Two common ones are herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV).
I didn’t have the I will save my kiss for Prince Charming.
I had the people are trifling and I am not putting myself at risk health wise lol. I have to trust you in order for you to touch me hang up.
Trust takes time to build.