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There’s nothing more beautiful than the start of a new relationship. Things are fresh and you have the chance to get to know someone on a more intimate level. Hopefully, you take things slowly, as moving too fast in a relationship can cost you emotional and financial pain.

Give up the "cookie"

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Give up the “cookie”

Now, it’s one thing if you don’t mind swerving and shaking in the beginning of a relationship. However, sex early on doesn’t equal commitment. In some cases, it can end a potential romance, particularly if that’s all the person you liked, really wanted.

Overshare the relationship

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Overshare the relationship

“Girl let me change my relationship status on Facebook now that I have a man.” Do you really think a few dates equates to an official relationship? Hopefully, it does as you would hate to go from “in a relationship” to “single” in the matter of weeks. Spend time testing the waters first.

Want to meet the entire family

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Want to meet the entire family

Don’t forget the pets!

While it’s great you want to see where your new boo thang comes from, work on solidifying your relationship before you take such a serious step. Then again, some families are so nosy they demand to meet any and all potential suitors.

Move in together

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Move in together

Wait and back up that moving truck. Y’all just met and you already want to share the same address? Can’t you be happy with some free address labels and call it a day? Moving in together is a very, very serious decision that people who are just now dating shouldn’t make.

Read Common Realities of Moving in Together

Pay each other's bills

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Pay each other’s bills

Finances are extremely personal and should be kept hush until you thoroughly get to know someone — like their Social Security number and how much they make (kidding, but kind of serious). That might be extreme but scams are real. Don’t get caught up.

Lend each other money

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Lend each other money

Stop. Pause. Wait a minute.

I just met you and you’re already trying to bum $200 off me? Now, let’s think about this. Do you believe this sends the right message to someone you just started seeing? Why couldn’t you get it elsewhere, and more importantly, why are you short? Yes, we all experience highs and lows but this might be the precursor to something you don’t want any part of.