Ten Relationship Benchmarks and How Long It Takes to Hit Them

It takes an average of seven-and-a-half months for your relationship to hit the "comfort zone," according to a new study.  So if you just started dating, that's mid-September.

Here are ten dating benchmarks and how long it takes to reach them.

1. Have sex for the first time . . . 4 months and 17 days.  Obviously it's a lot shorter for some people.  Especially in the age of Tinder.
2. Sleep in the same bed . . . 4 months and 21 days.
3. Shower at the other person's place . . . 4 months and 29 days.
4. Cry in front of them for the first time . . . 5 months and 24 days.
5. Sit in silence without feeling awkward . . . 5 months and 27 days.
6. Talk openly about her 'time of the month' . . . 6 months and 13 days.
7. Walk around naked . . . 6 months and 18 days.
8. Share a deep secret with each other . . . 6 months and 19 days.
9. Let them take care of you when you're sick . . . 6 months and 21 days.
10. Use the bathroom with the door open . . . 6 months and 24 days.  Passing GAS in front of each other just missed the top ten at 6 months and 25 days.

The survey also looked at the top things that LONG-TERM couples are comfortable doing.  Letting them take care of you when you're sick is #1, followed by not wearing make-up . . . crying in front of them . . . and snoring in your sleep.