At what age does dating stop being fun? (men, love, younger)
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Like a lot of things in life, it will be determined by your outlook, not an age.
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When you're a female over 35 and therefore "too old" to date.
Hah, good thing I missed that memo, or I wouldn't have met my husband. Who I had a great date with tonight, FWIW. Then again, I'm also a breed who wouldn't consider a teenager giving/getting a handjob on a school bus to be "dating." Just me.
Has it ever been fun? There's the awkward she's way more into me than I am her. It's unpleasant trying to let a girl down easy. And then there's the girl that has it going on, and when she doesn't return your call or text for over 24 hours, you feel like a dumbass for even texting/calling to begin with.
And then there are the stupid judgements you have to worry about if you move too fast or too slow. And then (if you're super busy professionally like I'm about to be), coordinating schedules can be difficult. Why can't I just find the right girl, get married, and put an end to all of the hassle? I'm guessing my desire for variety may have something to do with it? I'm hoping that'll go away when I do meet "her".
Has it ever been fun? There's the awkward she's way more into me than I am her. It's unpleasant trying to let a girl down easy. And then there's the girl that has it going on, and when she doesn't return your call or text for over 24 hours, you feel like a dumbass for even texting/calling to begin with.
And then there are the stupid judgements you have to worry about if you move too fast or too slow. And then (if you're super busy professionally like I'm about to be), coordinating schedules can be difficult. Why can't I just find the right girl, get married, and put an end to all of the hassle? I'm guessing my desire for variety may have something to do with it? I'm hoping that'll go away when I do meet "her".
I've heard and read a lot of stories of wild things people did when they were in high school or college. Wild sexual things and it all sounds very fun. For ex. people who were in high school marching band getting a handjob on the bus or having secret sex in a hotel room, high school football players and just college students in general hooking up at parties and I guess I'm asking if it's possible to have that kind of fun as an adult or does it just get lame after a while because everybody expects you to marry and settle down? Does dating eventually go from being fun to just being a chore?
I guess it is just a matter of what your definition of "fun" is. Personally, I consider enjoying someone's company, sharing great conversations, having a wonderful meal, maybe watching an outstanding movie together, listening to a great band or just hanging out doing nothing together that makes a great date. I suppose if getting a handjob on the bus is your definition, then I guess it stops being FUN once you realize there is an awful lot more to life than sex.
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When does dating START to get fun? That's my question. It has felt like nothing more than a g&@damn power struggle to me.
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