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Just started a new relationship..

8 replies

Sunshineismyhappy · 16/02/2026 07:22

Injustice got into a new relationship… it’s going so well ! But how often would you say is healthy to see each other … as in staying over ect ?
thanks.

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candyshops · 16/02/2026 07:28

Once or twice a week max

CarrierbagsAndPJs · 16/02/2026 07:30

It is a new relationship. Make sure the seeing each other are dates and not just sat in each others houses. Dont stay over if you haven't been somewhere first.

ForTipsyFinch · 16/02/2026 07:33

Once a week at the start. And as the previous comment says with dates too, not just sleepovers.

TwistedWonder · 16/02/2026 09:07

CarrierbagsAndPJs · 16/02/2026 07:30

It is a new relationship. Make sure the seeing each other are dates and not just sat in each others houses. Dont stay over if you haven't been somewhere first.

Agree. Make sure you do the fun dating stuff and stay over after you’ve been out. Don’t settle for Netflix and chill on the sofa like a 20 year marriage from the start.

Theres no right of wrong answer to how often you see each other. Personally I’d only do weekends as I could’ve be arsed after work midweek but everyone is different

FrostyFlo · 16/02/2026 09:13

Agree, a couple of times a week initially . If it's going well you are both going to want to see each other more .
Also agree that its not staying in but actually going out .

FloydPink · 16/02/2026 18:08

I think it depends on a lot of factors, work, other hobbies and kids.

I would have no problem seeing someone 3-4 times a week if that worked for both. Once a week would be a low number for me personally, am sure more time could be found as you want to get to know that other person quicker to decide if worth sticking with .

Also, nothing wrong with nights in (as long as not all the time) - you get a feel for the real person, not someone who is always on going out behaviour. It is also expensive to keep going out.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/02/2026 18:34

I’m 3 months into a new relationship. We see each other twice a week, during the week and at the weekend.

Missj25 · 16/02/2026 18:45

TwistedWonder · 16/02/2026 09:07

Agree. Make sure you do the fun dating stuff and stay over after you’ve been out. Don’t settle for Netflix and chill on the sofa like a 20 year marriage from the start.

Theres no right of wrong answer to how often you see each other. Personally I’d only do weekends as I could’ve be arsed after work midweek but everyone is different

Agree completely aswel .
I actually frightened a guy off one time with looking to stay in watch Netflix far too soon , & cook a roast beef on Sunday idea 😂🙈

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