Here's a question for the daters out there. It's been decades since I last dated, and my best friend tells me some of my problems in my dating life now arise from my 1970's approach to it.

So - although I realize each situation is different - I'm curious to know what each of you think is the "right" amount of time to date before sleeping with someone? That is - assuming I really like a guy - how long do I have to wait to ensure that A) he'll take me seriously and B) he won't turn out to be a flake? Is there some "rule" out there now? (A guy friend of mine mentioned some new "ten date" rule?)

I'm just trying to figure out what other people's expectations are.