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Old 06-06-2016, 05:18 AM
 
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I genuinely do not understand the concept of dating, especially in the 21st century. I don't understand how people date when you can be replaced at any moment. Any person can join a dating site and date whomever they want whenever they want. If I was in a relationship I would be paranoid that my significant other would be searching for someone that was better than me. I don't know how people do it.
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Old 06-06-2016, 05:48 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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they do it because they want a lasting relationship/marriage.
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Old 06-06-2016, 05:57 AM
 
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You said anyone can date multiple people. Does that apply to you as well? Or just to "others"?

As you grow, you will learn that people are not all evil and selfish. Many of us are actually loyal to our partners because we love them and don't want to hurt them or lose them.
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Old 06-06-2016, 05:57 AM
 
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People are always looking for someone who they have some chemistry. Some find it...
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:01 AM
 
Location: Gettysburg, PA
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I genuinely do not understand the concept of dating, especially in the 21st century. I don't understand how people date when you can be replaced at any moment. Any person can join a dating site and date whomever they want whenever they want. If I was in a relationship I would be paranoid that my significant other would be searching for someone that was better than me. I don't know how people do it.
Most people, or at least many of them, are not that insecure. If you're that insecure and have such a great fear of rejection, then it would be best for you not to date, at least until you work on that problem.

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As you grow, you will learn that people are not all evil and selfish. Many of us are actually loyal to our partners because we love them and don't want to hurt them or lose them.
Good point. I've found a couple of them (one former, one current). I'm sure the op can too eventually.


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People are always looking for someone who they have some chemistry. Some find it...
I agree, it seems a natural thing for many people at least, to want to find someone they can relate to and who can relate to them. It's great when you do find it.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:01 AM
 
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So OP, in your previous relationships, were you always looking for someone else? Are you part of the problem rather than the solution?
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:07 AM
 
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Here's a helpful hint. Don't date people who view others as expendable.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:20 AM
 
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It's a 'me-first' society.

If they feel door number 3 seems more appealing then the room they are in then the world says 'life is short' 'go for it!' 'If it makes you happy...'
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:21 AM
 
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Here's a helpful hint. Don't date people who view others as expendable.
This^^
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:25 AM
 
Location: Florida
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It's a 'me-first' society.

If they feel door number 3 seems more appealing then the room they are in then the world says 'life is short' 'go for it!' 'If it makes you happy...'

If you have a satisfying relationship, that is what makes you happy.
If you're still looking, then you shouldn't be in that one.
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