Birthdays, holidays and other occasions can come at inopportune times when you are dating. Maybe you started dating a few weeks before Christmas…or Valentine’s Day. (Yikes!) Maybe you aren’t sure if it’s too soon to invite your new boyfriend or girlfriend to be your date for a pal’s destination wedding, your family party, or your own birthday get-together.

Here’s how to tell if you can make someone your “plus one” and how to tackle gift giving when relationships are still new.