truthtripper Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Most of the people I've known throughout my life found their life partners at school, college/university, work, through mutual friends etc, in any other shared circumstance other than dating. So, is dating really a valid method in which to meet your match or is just a waste of time and energy?
bluefeather Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Not really sure how you are defining "dating," because all those people who met eachother through school, college/university, work, through mutual friends etc, dated... 2
Gaeta Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Not really sure how you are defining "dating," because all those people who met eachother through school, college/university, work, through mutual friends etc, dated... I was about to underline the same thing.
SoftViolin Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 I suppose by dating you mean a non-chance encounter, such as OLD, singles mixers, etc. where both parties are actively looking for a partner? If so, well...even if you are using those means, that does not in any way prevent chance meetings you are talking about - parties, friends, work. Is it more calculated and less romantic through OLD? Some say it is. Some others yet say you have a better chance to meet someone compatible, single, in a similar financial, career, family situation as you. The point I am getting at is - if you are looking for a partner, nothing is a waste of energy and you do have to expend some effort, though waiting around is always an option (albeit with much less probability of success, especially the older you get). The demographics of an area you live in play a huge role as well - will you meet enough single compatible people through work, parties, or is OLD a better option? "True love" is a funny term too. Is there one true love out there? I rather think that at any stage of your life you are compatible with different people that can result in a partnership. So the person you might have married after high school or college, might no longer be the same person, and you may have changed drastically, after 10 years together, different careers and kids. Alternatively you might fall in love with someone tomorrow, who ten years ago you wouldn't even have considered. Go out, make friends, attend parties, socialize at work and meet hot men/women through OLD. Love might come, but it might not - either way, at least you would have had fun
basil67 Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Not really sure how you are defining "dating," because all those people who met eachother through school, college/university, work, through mutual friends etc, dated... Yep. I met my hubby through friends....and then we dated
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