Beth Gulotta, Psychotherapist
A hard launch is an explicit announcement that you are in a relationship.
Is hard launching the right step for you to take in your relationship?
When Did Hard Launching a Relationship Become Popular?
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Hard launching a relationship became popular as a social media term after being commonly used in marketing.
Here are some signs that it’s the right move to make.
A decision to hard launch might suggest confidence and security in the relationship.
“A decision to hard launch might suggest confidence and security in the relationship,” notes Gulotta.
This isn’t always the case, and you may have differing opinions from your partner on this topic.
If you feel that amount of time has passed, chances are you’re good for a hard launch.
Do I Have to Soft Launch My Relationship Before Hard Launching It?
No, you don’t have to first soft launch your relationship before you hard launch it.
Not everyone enjoys teasers or being vague, and that’s perfectly OK.
It’s normal to soft launch first, and it’s normal not to.
Like hard launching, it’s usually done on social media.
Can I Hard Launch My Relationship Without Social Media?
With all of that said, if you’re ready to hard launch your relationshipgo for it!
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