Is there any circumstance where it's socially acceptable for a man to have a romantic relationship with a woman?

[Anonymous]

I've made a mental list of the things I've heard men should avoid when dating to avoid being labled a creep, a predator, abusive, criminal, etc.

-Dont date women in the workplace, specially if you have a higher status position, because you would be taking advantage of power dianamics.

-Dont date women who make less money than you, because you're taking advantage of power dianamics.

-Dont date women who come from unprivileged circumstances because you're taking advantage of power dynamics.

-Dont date women who are younger than you (>4 years difference) because you're taking advantage of her lack of experience and power dynamics.

-Dont date women who you recently met because you're creepy and objectifying her.

-Dont date women who you've known for a long time because you're being predatory and we're just a "fake friend".

-Dont attempt to approach a woman in a bar or a party or a library, etc. Because you're a predator.

I'm genuinely confused. Tanks for the feedback.

[SueShe]

Yes, those are all very valid reasons that I do endorse 100%. There are probably 2 dozen more reasons why a man should not date a woman and that is frowned upon because of what is socially no longer acceptable.

Having "romantic" relationships is always a problem because a man naturally wants to involve intimate relations right from the start rather than to wait for the appropriate moment.

Men will want to get intimate after the first or second date, which is something totally unacceptable to most women that have a minimum of self-esteem.

Of course you will get the occasional woman that does not have much self-esteem and that will accept to be intimate after the 5th. or 6th. date already.

[Asker]

1. You didn't answer the question.
2. You're making a different statement that has very little to do with the question.
3. I don't know why your mind interprets "romantic relationships as equal to sex". That was not what I meant, I mean romantic interactions in general (for example: asking someone on a date, watching a movie together, making a family together, etc.).
4. You said you have 2 dozen more items to add on the list. Please add them. I'm actively trying to not be a bad person.

[SueShe]

definition of romantic:

"Conducive to or characterized by the expression of love".

I dare you to find a single man that does not mean "sex" when expressing love. That is the first thing on his mind and certainly not the last one.

[Asker]

1. The definition that you provided contradicts your statement.
2. The dare is pretty easy. I think most guys seek an emotional connection with women and someone that can be by their side in good times and bad times, not just sex. If men were only looking for sex, they would hire hookers (it seems like the less expensive option), instead of going through the hassle and minefield of asking a woman out, going on dates, marriage, etc.

[Anonymous]

Men like you would better serve society if you stay away from everyone.

[Asker]

Why... exactly?

The main reason I'm making this question is because I'm actively trying not to be a bad person. I want to do the considerate thing. I wouldn't want to accidentally cause harm to another person because of ignorance. I'd rather not date anyone if the alternative is becoming an abusive, creep, criminal, etc.

[Avicenna]

Ignore the crazies and your life will be much easier

[LiamJHayden]

Any consensual one between single adults.

[Asker]

That seems to be the most obvious conclusion. However, there seems to be a lot of social stigma regarding the situation I mentioned earlier. Considering men who partake in them predatory, creepy, immoral and abusive. Even if both are consenting, single adults.

[Anonymous]

Not so sure anymore