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I mean, why on earth would you ever marry somebody that you didn't have fun with?
Good grief, I should start charging for this wisdom.
Some people date with no intention of marrying or anything long term (just for "fun"), and some people find the initial dating process tedious until they get comfortable with the person.
Is it to find a compatible spouse, or is it simply for fun?
What do you think?
Personally I think it is to find a life-partner that you will marry.
For some it's to get married, for some it's to have a companion to do things with, and for others it's just to get laid. It just depends on the person.
I think that it's more to do with learning about yourself over anything else.. There's always a "need" to be with someone, to be accepted and all that jazz.. but, I just think that it's part of the learning process.
I think that when we stop learning, we stop growing.. this is just one of those parts of life that we have no control over. At least, we can pretend we control it anyway..
I dated after my first divorce just to be around another adult and to get out of the house.I really did not care if I ever married again...however I believe different people have different relationship goals ...look at OPRAH and Stedman.What is their purpose???
I dated after my first divorce just to be around another adult and to get out of the house.I really did not care if I ever married again...however I believe different people have different relationship goals ...look at OPRAH and Stedman.What is their purpose???
Oprah and Stedman - LOL!
I think dating serves different purposes for different people. Some people want companionship, some want to have fun, some want physical contact, some are looking for their soulmates, etc.
When you are younger,(or really at any age) dating helps you discover who you are..and discover the kind of things which you would desire out of a relationship..or the person you are dating..Characteristics and such..Dating can be great..if you don't obsess over the insignificant details..
Dating also helps you eliminate everything which you would not want out of a relationship,or eventual spouse..That is if you aren't consciously ignorant of those red flags some of the undesirable people you will come across in your dating life...WILL present..loud and clear
Later on, you come to a point where you have gained enough self knowledge/confidence..as well as mastering all those "desired" traits which you are looking for in someone..and start attracting(unless you still aren't listening to the flashing red lights) the kind of people who may "fit" exactly what you are seeking..And with time will come that one person who stands out amongst all the rest..And then it is on to the next chapter in the relationship journey.... Just my opinion
Ditto, couldn't have said it better myself. To me, dating and friendship coincide. You learn a lot about yourself and someone else through getting to know them; meaningful conversations, etc. As time goes on, you find out what you do and don't want in a relationship.
for women its finding some good divorce material.
for men its the sales presentation esp free samples, that he really likes--- b4 the purchase of the product he does not want.
Both - it depends on where you are in your life. I think women are usually looking for marriage material... men are usually looking for some action!
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What is the real purpose of dating and romantic relationships (before marriage)?
