Signs he's going to ask you to be exclusive soon

Real signals aren't about grand gestures. They're about consistency and planning. He's texting you on weekdays, not just Friday nights. He's asking about your week and remembering details you mentioned. He's making plans two or three weeks out instead of last-minute. He's also stopped the behavior you see with someone he's casually dating, like taking hours to text back or canceling plans.

When he asks if you're seeing other people, he's testing the water. This is the clearest sign. He wouldn't ask unless he was already thinking about removing himself from the dating pool. The question itself is the setup for 'I want to do that too, with you.'

You want to answer honestly and warmly, which signals you're receptive to where this is going. Don't dodge the question about whether you're seeing others. A direct answer matters here. But also match his pace. If he's asking the question, he's not quite ready to make the ask yet. Your job is to give him clarity so he can feel confident moving forward, not to rush him to the actual conversation.

You're also checking in with what you actually want. If you see where this is heading and you don't want it, now is the moment to gently pump the brakes instead of letting him build momentum toward a ask you'll reject.

After you've answered his question directly, let it sit. You don't need to follow up that same day or even that week. He's shown his hand. The next move is his. If he goes quiet after you've answered, that usually means he's either scared or not quite sure you're what he wants, so it wasn't time yet.

If weeks pass with no shift toward the actual exclusivity conversation, then you can bring it up. Text something light and direct that gives him one more gentle opening. But don't push it multiple times. After two attempts, you have your answer about his readiness.