How to Know When It’s the Right Time to Sleep With Someone

Don’t force it. You’ll know when it’s right.

By
Josh Felgoise

May 30, 2025

Most dating advice overcomplicates physical intimacy. When should you make a move? When is it too soon? Luke’s answer cuts through the noise.

“I kinda think it goes in the same way of thinking that I said with like kissing somebody after the first date, like if a girl wants to sleep with you, like she’s gonna let you know.”

It’s not about timing. It’s about reading real signals and trusting genuine connection instead of trying to make something happen.

The Don’t Force Anything Rule

“I think that like, again, this is something I’ve realized more now is just like don’t force anything.”

Luke’s whole philosophy is built around patience and awareness. You don’t have to control the timeline or engineer the perfect night. Real intimacy happens when both people feel ready.

That shift in mindset from “how do I make this happen?” to “how do I recognize when it’s happening?” changes everything.

If you’ve ever struggled with pacing or pressure, How to Date Without Going Broke breaks down the same principle: stop trying to prove something and start being present.

The Friday Night Test

Luke explains how natural moments tend to show up when interest is real.

“If it’s a Friday night and you’re going out to a bar with your friends and she asks you like, oh, where are you going? Or like you ask her where she’s going and she’s like, oh, like, do you want to meet up?”

That’s a good sign. Not a guarantee, but a clear signal. She’s already out, she’s around friends, and she still wants to see you. That means she’s comfortable and interested.

It’s not about chasing. It’s about noticing when someone chooses to include you in their night.

Let It Happen Naturally

“Don’t tailor your night around. Go do your thing. Go have fun with your friends. It’ll happen. If it’s gonna happen, you know?”

That’s Luke’s best dating advice in one line. Live your life. Have fun. Don’t rearrange your night around someone’s availability or potential interest.

The right moment always feels mutual. When it’s forced, it’s awkward. When it’s natural, it just works.

For more on building natural confidence in dating, check out The Confidence Routine That Rebuilds You.

Why Patience Works Better

Luke’s approach works because it removes pressure. When you’re not constantly trying to escalate, you both get to relax.

You’re focused on connection, not outcome. You’re reading cues, not pushing them. And that’s where real attraction builds.

“If a girl wants to sleep with you, like she’s gonna let you know.”

That confidence, the ability to wait and trust the moment, is what makes you grounded.

If you want to understand this mindset in action, read The One-Hour Rule for Bad Dates. It’s the same principle: composure, patience, and respect always win.

What This Mindset Says About You

When you stop chasing milestones, you show control and respect. You’re saying, “I know my value. I don’t need to rush it.”

It shows:

  • Confidence in your own pace

  • Emotional intelligence about timing

  • Respect for someone else’s comfort

  • Patience to let things unfold naturally

That’s what actually makes someone attractive.

Luke’s approach reflects maturity, the kind you build when you start living life on your terms. If you’re figuring that out too, How Living Alone After College Changes You breaks down what it means to grow into your own rhythm.

The Bottom Line

Luke’s right.

“Don’t force anything... It’ll happen. If it’s gonna happen, you know?”

The best connections don’t need pressure or performance. They happen because two people want the same thing at the same time.

The right person will make it obvious through their actions, their energy, and their effort. Your job is to pay attention, not to push.

When you let things move naturally, intimacy becomes a shared moment instead of a strategy. And that’s where real chemistry lives.

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