4 Signs He's Ready To Commit

1. He mixes up your time together. On official dates, a guy tends to be on his best behavior...and that's hard to sustain. If he's interested in merging you into his life, he'll include you in a whole range of activities (e.g., he'll ask you to meet his friends, watch the game, or see a movie) at different times of the day and week.

2. He says the word dating. It sounds petty, but commitmentphobes only use terms like hang out and get together. A dude who can say "We're dating" without breaking out in a cold sweat is showing that he's ready for the responsibility of a real relationship.

3. He hides things from you...at first. All guys have problems, but a man who unloads them on date one might be trying to scare you off or make an advance excuse for being a jerk later on. It's more of a natural progression to reveal issues as you earn one another's trust.

4. He casually tells you about his ex. Sure, if he seems obsessed with her or still mad, there's a good chance you're about to be dragged into their unfinished drama. But mentioning her matter-of-factly shows he has moved on.