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Sure. That's the main reason I wanna date, and experience a good relationship. Love and that particular companionship. Friends are fine, but it still isn't as personal a connection as a lover. And when your friends get dates, boyfriends, husbands/wives, etc, then you get pushed back, because their new SO will take priority over you.
FWB, if that's what you're leaning toward, then not for me. But an official boyfriend, sure.
People under 30 and even a lot of people under 35 will have no idea of what I'm talking about, but how many of you have had the idea to get a partner to date just for the sake of companionship of doing stuff?
I mean, maybe you're ready to go on a trip alone, and you're like ya know, if I only had someone to go with. Or nothing to do on a Sunday, etc.
You don't live together, maybe they have some serious flaws and wouldn't consider them for marriage, but for the above, it works just fine.
You know, people have these. They're called friends.
People under 30 and even a lot of people under 35 will have no idea of what I'm talking about, but how many of you have had the idea to get a partner to date just for the sake of companionship of doing stuff?
I mean, maybe you're ready to go on a trip alone, and you're like ya know, if I only had someone to go with. Or nothing to do on a Sunday, etc.
You don't live together, maybe they have some serious flaws and wouldn't consider them for marriage, but for the above, it works just fine.
Are you talking about having a FWB? If you are, the only problem I see, is that dating and planning vacations are signs of a traditional relationship. If your friend has character flaws that prevent you from getting serious and you haven't discussed these things with her, then you better before starting it. You will only hurt her, if you don't seriously discuss the type of relationship you want, and why. And even after you discuss it and agree, periodically check in and make sure that she hasn't developed feelings, because even if you tell her point blank that you aren't interested in more, your actions say otherwise.
I would like a lasting relationship that has meaning. I think starting out as friends first, being able to share different aspects of one's life, having some connection, would solidify the relationship and help it move to a long-term status. I highly doubt I'd want a relationship with someone who seems like a stranger or acquaintance.
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Is it such a weird idea that people might date one another for reasons gasp other than sex?
Sex is important, but so is all the other stuff -- like companionship.
A platonic relationship is called a friendship. Two different things. When I go on dates with people I'm platonic with, it is called "going out with a friend"
a platonic relationship is called a friendship. Two different things. When i go on dates with people i'm platonic with, it is called "going out with a friend"
Companionship is only one small part of the relationship puzzle for me. That's a important, don't get me wrong, you do need to have some common activities you can do together. But the key things are really intimacy (emotional and physical) and also affection. Companionship can be found in friends, family and acquaintances.
nothing wrong with traveling alone, but when someone is with you, it makes the trip that much more fun.
Awwwww.
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