Women obviously make verbal power plays to assume frame in a relationship and get you to commit but also have more subtle incremental factors that mark transition from plate to LTR given enough time your average guy will likely let develop over time in ignorance.

I don't quite know a word for it but they will do things like nesting at your place. It makes it much easier for them to presume a higher relationship status if they have their toothbrush and beauty kit at your place.

What are some other tips for nipping these kinds of things in the bud if your don't want a relationship phasing into a more committed one over time?