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Old 07-24-2012, 10:34 AM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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I find dating and relationships to be high risk/high reward, meaning that one or both people can get their feelings hurt. I also see a lot of women go on their girl's night outs constantly and these interactions are low risk/low reward (albeit friendships can be very rewarding but not in the sense of starting a family) when they could be meeting men. So not talking about occasionally going out with all girls- the every weekend types. The preference for low risk/low reward is part of a risk-averse strategy based on fear. Thoughts?

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Old 07-24-2012, 10:36 AM
 
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Have you ever considered that some people find having fun out with their friends is low-risk/high-reward?
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Old 07-24-2012, 10:39 AM
 
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I've dated some guys that were low risk-I got bored quickly though and moved on to some high risk candidates. Good thing I have insurance.
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Old 07-24-2012, 10:42 AM
 
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Girls night out doesn't mean I have fear of risk.
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Old 07-24-2012, 10:44 AM
 
Location: North NJ by way of Brooklyn, NY
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I've dated some guys that were low risk-I got bored quickly though and moved on to some high risk candidates. Good thing I have insurance.
I just saved 15% on my insurance by switching to Geico!

No seriously, I married low risk and all it got me was a divorce. I thought marrying the safe, vanilla guy was what I was supposed to do when really what I needed was risky and chocolate chip mocha.

Thankfully I finally found it, but I don't think having a girls night out means low risk / low reward. Sometimes you need a girls night out, and that doesn't necessarily mean it's the same as looking for a guy at the same time.
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Old 07-24-2012, 10:48 AM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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Have you ever considered that some people find having fun out with their friends is low-risk/high-reward?
Rewarding, of course. Not high-reward in that I could ever have kids with my good guy friend.
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Old 07-24-2012, 10:50 AM
 
Location: The Present
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I think it depends on what you consider high risk. That could be either a careerist or someone whose damaged in some sort of way (emotional/psychological).
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Old 07-24-2012, 10:55 AM
 
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Not everyone's every action is based around finding someone with whom to procreate.
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Old 07-24-2012, 11:01 AM
 
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I find dating and relationships to be high risk/high reward, meaning that one or both people can get their feelings hurt. I also see a lot of women go on their girl's night outs constantly and these interactions are low risk/low reward (albeit friendships can be very rewarding but not in the sense of starting a family) when they could be meeting men. So not talking about occasionally going out with all girls- the every weekend types. The preference for low risk/low reward is part of a risk-averse strategy based on fear. Thoughts?
PS. I've been approached by guys when I'm out with friends. The world.doesn't stop because of "low risk" behavior.
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Old 07-24-2012, 11:14 AM
 
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PS. I've been approached by guys when I'm out with friends. The world.doesn't stop because of "low risk" behavior.
This is what I have noticed, and heard about from women. Just because it is girls night out, doesn't mean guys do not approach women.
In fact, from some stories, it seems women get approached just the same or more as when a woman goes out when it isnt girls night out.
When I approach a woman for conversation, I most likely have no idea as to whether or not it was girls night out (unless it is obviously a bachlorette party)
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