beccabee Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 I never quite saw the point and have never felt pressure to date. at 18 I moved in with my ex-bf and was with him for 5yrs now I found another guy. My first serious relationship was all trial and error so I have been careful this time to make sure my bf is what I want in a life time partner, and so far I have not see any reason to date other people. My mom tells me I need to date more before making a decision, but if we get along and respect eachother, we have fun and we are both pertty laid back easy going people. I think he is a great fit for me and will continue to think so unless he shows dis-respect or a reason to not trust him. Is there really a reason to keep dating. And how long should I be with my bf before I know for sure that he is not putting a show for me? And let me be clear that there is no doubt in my head that he is showing his true colors, he is a respectful person, but I am just worried because my last relationship was a show. and dose moving in together help reveal those true colors, or is it a mistake to do so?
I Luv the Chariot OH Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 Why date when you've already found the person you think is the one? Don't. If he's right for you, then good. If not, then date more. I hear you should always move in together before getting married.
Tony T Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 I've always really been thankful for the dating ritual. I find it repulsive how strays running around my neighborhood find their mates by going up to them and sniffing around their genitals. It's downright discussing. If I had to do that in order to mate, instead of dating the normal way, I think I'd probably just pass on the whole thing.
Tangerina Posted November 11, 2005 Posted November 11, 2005 Hmm, I think it just depends on the situation... I was with the same guy from age 16-20, and then it didn't work out, so I decided to go on a date.... but that date went REALLY well and now after many dates we are in a serious committed exclusive relationship... so I guess I have never really dated because my two dates have turned out to work on the long term, haha.... I have no problem with that... I am not one of those people who is gonna have a crisis down the line about never having time for myself because I was always in committed relationships blah blah blah... because I have been in relationships that were right for me.... my BF is pretty good long-term material but before he met me there were 2 years between me and his last serious girlfriend in which he dated tons of people but he never met one that he wanted to go long term with til he met me, so for him dating was the right choice because he didn't have my luck of just meeting "right people" on the first try.....
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