Are you considered boyfriend and girlfriend if you've been dating a month and you hold hands a lot in private but not in public and he tickles you and you talk a lot?

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If you love someone you should never have a problem expressing yourself to that person even in public, but then again, there are some shy people out there and other people that believe any sign of emotion to their mate should be kept private. As long as it's a short kiss, peck on the cheek, holding hands or wrapping arms around each other's waist, there is no reason you can't show this sign of affection out of public. My husband and I still hold hands off and on out in public and we've been married 33 years. What isn't cool is "sucking face" on every corner, practically "doing the act" out in public, or hugging, kissing in front of other people. At this point in time it's difficult to tell if this person considers you his girlfriend. Some people don't have a clue what that means. It's made more difficult today, because in the 50s when I was growing up you got a class ring or a football ring if you were going steady. If you split-up you gave the ring back. Today, there is absolutely little help to let each person know whether they are going steady or not. I guess you just have to count on mother nature. I must admit I am a little concerned this guy doesn't show affection to you when out in public. Sounds to me he could be hiding something, or, he's using you and the best way to find out is ask him to his face why he only shows affection to you when you are alone and not out in public. Go straight to the horses mouth! Good luck Marcy So, even though we have ONLY been dating a month, he still should be holding my hand in public, if he has been holding it in private? He has started to tickle me while we walk together, and other people have seen it. What do you think? Thanks for any help.