How long does it take for a guy to decide he wants a relationship?
According to a new study, it takes around six months, or 172 days, for a person to decide if the person they are dating is marriage material.
David Nilsen is the former editor of Fourth & Sycamore. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. You can find more of his writing on his website at davidnilsenwriter.com and follow him on Twitter as @NilsenDavid.