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Not that there's anything wrong with not having commitment (in case the way I worded my question sounded like I was putting it down). But it's not for me. And I sometimes find myself wondering how many people are at a point in their lives when they want something more serious versus maybe just having fun, still going on dates but not settling down with one person.

I've actually always just wanted a relationship, and I'd rather be single than go out with girls without it meaning much. For many people out there, it's the opposite, but I'm wondering how many people that is.

I think it's also an important question for people asking others out. For example, at the moment I don't really ask girls out (I have my own reasons, haha) but I plan to start in a year or so when I go to college. So, say I ask a girl out. If I'm looking to actually have a relationship with someone, and I'm dating the girl to see if I'd like to have a relationship with her, if in the meantime she doesn't think much of the date and is only dating me to have a bit of fun without wanting anything serious to happen, it could be somewhat of a waste of my time. And based on the results from this question, I could get a better idea of how many girls might be like the girl in my example or how many girls would be open to something more serious.

Anyway, answer up! (I included age categories in the poll because I think age probably does play a big part in someone's openness to commitment in their love life.)