Relationship Expectations

I thought that was the whole purpose of dating so that you find the one you want to remain faithful to?

When I found myself single for the first time ever after my divorce from my first husband, I dated. I didnt commit to any one person. I went on dates with different men. I think this is how you find the ones that have the qualities that appeal to you enought that you want to make a stronger committment. (Of course if anyone read my most recent discussion, you will see that I am not necessarily a good judge of these qualities). I felt that it was important for me to see what was out there before committing to someone.

i don't think committment is needed after the first date but there also has to be honestity in it. I mean if you are dating a couple people at the same time they all need to know that you are dating other people espically if they are intamite in all these relationships. Me for one does not date more then one person at a time, i just feel that is wrong.

I have been out of the dating scene for a VERY long time, had some issues to deal with first. I think that if you are friends with someone before you date them you both get the opportunity to find out what the other person is like and expects from relationships. I really think that being friends first is the way to go. I can make friends all day long but it is very hard for me to think of anyone in another role.