Have you ever gotten into a relationship because everyone around you is in one?

[Anonymous]

Like, you got into a relationship because you felt you need to follow the crowd. How well did it work out?

[Anonymous]

Embarrassed to say that I'm guilty of this. Back in my college every single one of my roommate had a boyfriend. I've been talking to this guy from my high school (but I wasn't romantically interested in him), he asked me out and because I felt like I was missing out I decided to give him a chance. To be honest, I had zero interest in him but the relationship lasted for 5 years and it turned out pretty awesome!

[Anonymous]

Jumping into the love pool because everyone else is doing a cannonball might seem like the move, but let me sprinkle a bit of wisdom on this, drawing from what I've seen and experienced. When the heart isn't leading the charge, and it's more about not feeling left out, you're setting yourself up for a dive that might not be so graceful. I've seen cases where this leads to a quick realization that what works for others doesn't necessarily fit your love story. Relationships built on genuine connections tend to swim smoothly, while those from a fear of missing out can sink. So, did following the crowd lead to love or was it more of a learning lap? From my lens, it usually serves up some unforgettable lessons in love and self-awareness.

Would love to hear your story.

[Asker]

Why you repeating what Love Doctor Brad says? 🤣

[TommyMountainFigure]

@Peridot25 Don't joke. In their infinite wisdom, I wouldn't put it past the powers that be to make them anon!

[TommyMountainFigure]

* as a next step!

[BetaBucks]

No, I just stayed in relationships my entire post-pubescent life. I did decide to be single for a month one time, because I was a bit jealous of my friends having that freedom, but it didn't last.

[wiltingrosepetal]

Okay in my defence, my closest friend had eight relationships in highschool and rejected three guys.

As you can imagine, I felt like I was falling behind the pack a bit so I dated the first dude who offered. The relationship didn't last long as you'd expect, but we ended up being very compatible and got back together last year. So yeah I'll say it ended up pretty well for me

[AI Opinion]

Jumping into the love pool because everyone else is doing a cannonball might seem like the move, but let me sprinkle a bit of wisdom on this, drawing from what I've seen and experienced. When the heart isn't leading the charge, and it's more about not feeling left out, you're setting yourself up for a dive that might not be so graceful. I've seen cases where this leads to a quick realization that what works for others doesn't necessarily fit your love story. Relationships built on genuine connections tend to swim smoothly, while those from a fear of missing out can sink. So, did following the crowd lead to love or was it more of a learning lap? From my lens, it usually serves up some unforgettable lessons in love and self-awareness. What's your story?

[SotiCoto]

Jumping into a pool is basically diving. I'm counting it. Take a shot.

[IslaTheWitch]

no... getting to know someone new takes time... and I'm the one who is not in a hurry :D

and I rarely follow the crowds... I'd rather avoid crowds :D

[Account]

If I did that I would have been in a lot of relationships. The answer is no. I enjoy my solitude even more than partnership.
I am calm on my own and I have never felt any pressure to do get into a relationship with someone I don't feel shit for.

[HawkPerception]

HA if only it was that easy to just get into a relationship whenever I felt like it 😂 I'm not a woman. I don't have a bunch of selections to just choose from whenever I get lonely 😂

[Ευδεμονια]

Hmmm honestly no, never done. There were times I was only surrounded by couples but I remained the only single one, even if I wanted to have another person near me.

[andreasderjuengere]

I move fast. And so the crowd often is left behind.

All my ''relationships'' were not attached to social pressure. And that's not going to be changed during my final show-down.

[naartjie]

Heck no. I don’t want to waste time with someone I’m not really into or not really want to be with.
I’m happy to be single until I find my match

[PBandJ_Nerd]

Yeah. But I wasn't really allowed to date then. I was happy for everyone else, I just wanted someone else too.

[SotiCoto]

How would that even work? Getting into a relationship is hellishly hard work. Who the hell would do all that just to try and "fit in"?

[TommyMountainFigure]

Nope. Last time I checked in the mirror, I wasn't a sheep!

[serious]

No. Never. I never allow the outside world or people to influence my life in any way.

[boggboss]

No sounds like a terrible idea getting with someone because I'm feeling lonely

[Sugar100]

I never had a first boyfriend and I’m almost 30. I can’t make any guy become my boyfriend

[paledreams]

Try being 30, never a girlfriend or wife of the type I'd like, oh well, I always am careful what I wish for lol 😆

[Booklover_90]

Never. That’s one of the worst reasons to get into a relationship.

[Anonymous]

No. I've had some low times. But I'll NEVER think so little of myself to do that. To do that is truly pathetic.

[yourturkishgf]

My boyfriend did so at first it was so hard to believe that he actually loved me. Don't do it guys

[NathanDavis]

no... that would be dumb of me to do

[DrPepper12]

Yeah in like 7th grade!!

[LiamJHayden]

Nope. I have never been much of a follower.

[dudeinohio]

Nope. It doesn't work that way for me.

[Emmytexrex]

No i have never done that

[MacDaddyRico]

No, I don't follow the crowd.

[Gabriella2005]

“Cause to what you’re supposed to do”.

[DishLady]

Nope.

[spartan55]

Uh, no.

[eagle1951]

never