So, I’ve been casually seeing this guy for about a month, which isn’t a very long time to me. He has made it clear that he wants to be in a relationship with me, and though I enjoy his company and would like to get to know him better, I’m just not sure at this point. I feel like I still don’t know him that well and I’m not super crazy about being exclusive so quickly.

But he wants to have a discussion where we talk about what we want/don’t want in a relationship and then we decide on whether we should try dating.

I haven’t been exclusive with anyone in a long time, and I’m just kinda confused. From our talks, i can understand why he wants to be exclusive with me (mostly it’s about sex and wanting the “gf” experience). The thing is, I’m so independent that I’m having trouble with figuring out what benefit I would get from it.

I’m willing to try it out, but I know that he’s going to have a list of requirements for me, and I don’t want to go in with no requirements for him because then I feel like it’s starting out unfairly.

Ladies, what benefits should a relationship get you? I already have friends that care about me (aside from him) and give me emotional support. What can he do for me that others can’t?