Is it okay to date around?

Question

One of my professors today told me that the students on our campus are involved in way too much drama (which really is true).

He mentioned that when he was younger, it was perfectly acceptable to date multiple people at a time, whereas today things are much more different, and people seem to get too serious too fast in their relationships.

What do you think?

If you're out there in the dating world because you want to find someone you just might fall in love with, do you think it's okay to date a couple people, and compare them, etc.?

Or is it better to focus all of your attention to just one person?

Please vote and discuss, I've gotten pretty curious about what you guys think. [:

CandieApple114 · Accepted Answer

Okay, I was actually shocked about these results. DATING is dating around. You date more than one person, hang out, have fun, find out what you like in each of them and what you don't like. If you feel like you really really like one in particular and they like you as well, then you can move it to the next level and be in a relationship with them. . . the whole point of DATING is to not be committed to one person. Surely the people who voted "one person at a time" misunderstood the term of dating. Not trying to be a smart aleck, but that is what the point of dating. Hope this makes sense :)

vmw2008 · Accepted Answer

I think it's perfectly acceptable to date around in the beginning. I don't believe in multiple boyfriends or girlfriends. Once you've made it serious then it should be one person. But in the beginning stages when you've only been on a couple dates with someone, why put all your eggs in one basket? You don't even know the person yet, you've made no commitment whatsoever, they're more or less a friend at this point. I think it's fine to date multiple people until you feel you're developing stronger feelings for one and want to make it more serious.

HaggardDiva · Accepted Answer

Okay, so I noticed you said soething about multiple girlfirends/boyfriends.  The thing is, you didn't say having girlfriends/boyfriends in the question, and that's what it seems like everyone is assuming you mean.  The questions says dating.  Once you get to the point of wanting to become a boyfriend or girlfriend, then you stop dating and become exclusive.  It's getting to know people, you shouldn't be expected to be exclusive from the second you set a first date.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

i think its OK as long as you are only dating and not doing sexual things with any of them.

broiled · Accepted Answer

When I'm dating someone, she is the most important person in my life .

kitten44 · Answer

It sounds as if it should be right, but I tried it and it was completely wrong for me. I think you should focus on one person, otherwise you don't get attached to any of them at all. At least that's how it works for me.

lovefaithful · Answer

I agree with the best answer. when I first started dating, it was casual dating. Only cuddling and kissing, and holding hands... no sex. I dated 3-5 guys at a time. dating is just to know more about each other until you want to make it a relationship and go all the way. so date as much as you want.

relationship is just one at a time.

emzy-89 · Answer

i'm a one man at a time woman. I still go out and do things with male friends but I don't consider that dating because we're not attracted to one another in that way.

Anonymous · Answer

I think people are confusing "dating" with being in a committed relationship. if your boyfriend and girlfriend, of course it's not OK. But if your just dating them once in a while, and your not committed, then dating other people should be a problem. As long as the other person knows, that is, if they think you are only dating them, then you should tell them that you are dating other people as well.

baibiemae · Answer

UNTIL in a steady relationship in which case keep it in your pants

saphirasilverwings · Answer

It's fine to date multiple people at once as long as they are aware that it isn't an exclusive relationship. To me, "dating" MEANS just going on dates and not being committed.

kittykatbrat · Answer

To "society" = never For ME personally = I NEVER need anyone's permission or approval, neither do U :) Upfront-bi-serial dater right here who will NEVA apologise for luuurving pussy + cock :)

Anonymous · Answer

thats what dating if for to find out what you like and don't like in a partner...

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