The Question: what is the purpose of dating? ( Archived) (40)

May 19, 2019 3:18 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
I asked this question to a younger lady on my last of several dates with her. Her answer was something like, “to make friends.” She asked me, ‘what is your idea on this.” My response was something like, ‘to see if I want to get to know someone better, you know like to take it (friendship) to different levels.’ To which she responded, “oh, isn’t that the same thing?’ I dropped the point.

So... what is the purpose of why you date ?




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May 19, 2019 3:30 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
LeeCharming
LeeCharmingLeeCharmingCardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales UK537 Threads 273 Polls 6,941 Posts
By younger are you talking 18 year old hottie or moody. prudish old hagdunno the older they get the more moody, bossy, set in their ways they are, but also they are master manipulators and expert ball busters innocent grin
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May 19, 2019 3:32 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
to dip the wick
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May 19, 2019 3:43 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
pedro27: to dip the wick
Really ?
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May 19, 2019 3:49 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
ChesneyChrist
ChesneyChristChesneyChristManchester, Greater Manchester, England UK7,144 Posts
galrads: I asked this question to a younger lady on my last of several dates with her. Her answer was something like, “to make friends.” She asked me, ‘what is your idea on this.” My response was something like, ‘to see if I want to get to know someone better, you know like to take it (friendship) to different levels.’ To which she responded, “oh, isn’t that the same thing?’ I dropped the point.

So... what is the purpose of why you date ?
It’s just nice to get out the house
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May 19, 2019 3:49 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
PeKaatje
PeKaatjePeKaatjeAnkeveen, North Holland Netherlands59 Threads 3 Polls 6,334 Posts
Just hope to find that woman that fits me like a hand in a gloove.
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May 19, 2019 3:51 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
LeeCharming: By younger are you talking 18 year old hottie or moody. prudish old hag the older they get the more moody, bossy, set in their ways they are, but also they are master manipulators and expert ball busters
She be Jest 8 years younger than I am.
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May 19, 2019 3:54 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
ChesneyChrist: It’s just nice to get out the house
Right
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May 19, 2019 4:44 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
aries1234
aries1234aries1234plymout, Devon, England UK175 Threads 3 Polls 5,672 Posts
LeeCharming: you are lucky you met a woman like rainbow..cause she is rare
yehconversing
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May 19, 2019 5:11 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
What's a date? confused
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May 19, 2019 5:27 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
The purpose of dating, is to find out if there’s a connection, then you move on from there
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May 19, 2019 8:27 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
Biagra
BiagraBiagraApple Valley, Utah USA1 Threads 23 Posts
LeeCharming: By younger are you talking 18 year old hottie or moody. prudish old hag the older they get the more moody, bossy, set in their ways they are, but also they are master manipulators and expert ball busters
You sound like an octagenerian on electric wheel chair. You discovered the truth in that early age, and must be genius. Absolutely true.
I consider myself being fortunate for living with one women over three decades. After she passed away and went through a few 'old hags' spending a little fortune, I said screw it. I'm done with any more hags.
It is so peaceful and lovely by being by myself.
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May 19, 2019 8:47 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
Packersbabe1: The purpose of dating, is to find out if there’s a connection, then you move on from there
Thanks, Packersbabe
I’m learning a lot of people just don’t get that.thumbs up
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May 19, 2019 8:48 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
I took her photo to share. What do you think

Embedded image from another site
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May 19, 2019 11:53 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
Thundering_Wings
Thundering_WingsThundering_WingsChehalis, Washington USA10 Posts
galrads: I asked this question to a younger lady on my last of several dates with her. Her answer was something like, “to make friends.” She asked me, ‘what is your idea on this.” My response was something like, ‘to see if I want to get to know someone better, you know like to take it (friendship) to different levels.’ To which she responded, “oh, isn’t that the same thing?’ I dropped the point.

So... what is the purpose of why you date ?
For me, the concept of dating has been known as trying to find a person whom you can trust, rely on, and over time, fall in love with. To meet with someone and find out if you have any mutual interests or other common ground is the first date objective. Many, even here on CS, would say that it is just to do the dirty. Those people are incredibly shallow, and seek only a superficial relationship.
Real dating is for building the foundation of your lives together. Some tell me that I am just a naive visionary for thinking so. I believe those comments come from bitter people that have been scorned, and need to work on developing a higher quality of being. Sure, relationships are not for everyone, nor are they often effortless.
All of those who have been rejected, take this message to heart. There will come a day when you meet someone that you are so compatible with that you will find it hard to imagine your life without her/him. If you get rejected, accept it politely, and move on. Being hurtful because of your pride's fracture is immensely immature and not attractive to anyone in the least.

A little long winded sure, but these are my beliefs. There is a chance that many here on CS feel the same way. I hope that this serves to help further your endeavours in the name of love.

SUBNOTE: Any occurrence of "you" or "your" were not specifically directed to you Mr. Galrads. It is a directive for the mind of the general reader, and no offense is intended to anyone.
Peace be with you all.
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May 20, 2019 3:19 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
galrads: I asked this question to a younger lady on my last of several dates with her. Her answer was something like, “to make friends.” She asked me, ‘what is your idea on this.” My response was something like, ‘to see if I want to get to know someone better, you know like to take it (friendship) to different levels.’ To which she responded, “oh, isn’t that the same thing?’ I dropped the point.

So... what is the purpose of why you date ?
In hopes to find companionship and love.

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May 20, 2019 3:22 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
I don't remember how to date uh oh
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May 20, 2019 3:24 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
Track16: I don't remember how to date
sad flower
teddybear
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May 20, 2019 3:52 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
Track16: I don't remember how to date
Me either, bro.
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May 20, 2019 4:16 PM CST The Question: what is the purpose of dating?
I enjoy an active dating life.
I date for interaction, conversation, laughter, learning about myself, companionship, and developing relationships organically.
Some of my good friends are men I have dated.
Simply go at it with no expectations, an open inquisitive mind, and leaving negative stuff at the door.
Be someone others want to be with. wine
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