When Does A Love Interest Truly Become A Partner?

Outside of the lucky few of us who may've married a first love, most of us are stuck entering and exiting unsure relationships until we magically settle with someone whom we can mutually stand. Yes, it's all very romantic. How do you know when the transition occurs between casual dating and exclusive? How do you know the relationship moves from dating to something more without necessarily exchanging rings? When can you truly feel and know a person is your partner? Stan Tatkin has a fantastic test on how to know if this other has become your significant other.