What the heck happened to casual dating? (experiences, reasons, friendzoned)
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In fact, I think this is how Mr. Spock's father and that earth woman got started.
They were together for decades until her planet swallowed her so I would call it an overall success, except for that last part.
Geez, lighten up, people. Dating is supposed to be fun at least in some small way. Why would it be so bad to just go of on a date because it is fun to get to know someone and maybe feel the romance? Without guarantees but with a degree of optimism?
Dating is about as fun as sticking my head in an oven.
I don't know if I would refer to a former date as a friend at all. Does he text me funny Willy Wonka memes and hang out at the mall with me? If so, then maybe.
FTR, I actually am eye-rolling strange nearly all the time but you already probably knew that. Didn't you, friend? (Sexy leer)
Yeah, and I hardly every disagree with you, and it wouldn't make me mad, or try to insult you if I did. Just like you don't
I have friends with benefits, I'll reveal the ugly truth, yes they still text.
This may be the different mind-set going on, I'm not just: "we went on a date, we either get married, become exclusive or never talk again". The night we are on a date, I guess I would consider him my date...
The next day if someone says: "who're you texting with?" I am not still calling him my date, I'm not exclusive, he's not my boyfriend, "just a friend."
There's no reason for me to quit talking to someone just because I don't plan on becoming exclusive. So they're still my friend.
That is truly sad and I feel bad that you feel this way.
Yes, I'm a logical guy that likes commitment and structure. I like direct and honest communication. The massively chaotic dating world is not an enjoyable place for me.
Also, read my story above as an example of why I hate this.
Yes, I'm a logical guy that likes commitment and structure. I like direct and honest communication. The massively chaotic dating world is not an enjoyable place for me.
Also, read my story above as an example of why I hate this.
I'm an logical guy who likes, well, structure anyway. I also like direct and honest communication.
Dating is generally fun with some...challenging moments.
Maybe I should take you up on your translation offer.
The women who are looking to get married are all yours.
I'll try my luck with the others.
Yeah, and I hardly every disagree with you, and it wouldn't make me mad, or try to insult you if I did. Just like you don't
I have friends with benefits, I'll reveal the ugly truth, yes they still text.
This may be the different mind-set going on, I'm not just: "we went on a date, we either get married, become exclusive or never talk again". The night we are on a date, I guess I would consider him my date...
The next day if someone says: "who're you texting with?" I am not still calling him my date, I'm not exclusive, he's not my boyfriend, "just a friend."
There's no reason for me to quit talking to someone just because I don't plan on becoming exclusive. So they're still my friend.
I do see where you're coming from though, friend
Yeah, you and I pretty much never roll eyes at one another which is probably why we're still such good friends even though we're not scr*wing.
FWBs...I don't know what I'd call the person in that situation...probably not my date...LOL. I'd have to think about that...maybe my occasional? "This is Sue, Timmy...and, oh, this is Justin, my occasional."
But in seriousness, what you're describing here is really a good point...there are so many shades of gray in dating. Even if you think you're exclusive you still never REALLY know which way things are going.
Yeah, you and I pretty much never roll eyes at one another which is probably why we're still such good friends even though we're not scr*wing.
FWBs...I don't know what I'd call the person in that situation...probably not my date...LOL. I'd have to think about that...maybe my occasional? "This is Sue, Timmy...and, oh, this is Justin, my occasional."
But in seriousness, what you're describing here is really a good point...there are so many shades of gray in dating. Even if you think you're exclusive you still never REALLY know which way things are going.
"I'd have to think about that...maybe my occasional?" --You should call him your friend, as in FWB....but you may say Date with benefits, that's good too!
"which is probably why we're still such good friends even though we're not scr*wing."--watch it, the dirty talk starts to make me feel really cuddly.
Yes, I'm a logical guy that likes commitment and structure. I like direct and honest communication. The massively chaotic dating world is not an enjoyable place for me.
Also, read my story above as an example of why I hate this.
Yup. Gone are the days of logic in the courting process. This is because it all hinges on female emotion and their sense of morality (and we all know how that goes).
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