Casual Dating Stories – What Do Think Casual Dating Means

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What does casual dating mean today, and how do you define it? Share your thoughts about casual dating, as well as your definitions, stories, and whether or not you think casual dating is a good thing or not-so-great.

Casual Dating Meaning

Casual Dating is when two people spend time together, doing some activity together (drinks, dinner, movies) which may or may not ultimately lead to sex. Another important thing to note is the Non-Commitment part which is clear in the minds of both persons at the start. Now maybe they might start liking each other and end up in a full time relationship. But that is a different story. Cheers Casual Dating—Guest Casual Dating

Casual Dating

Casual Dating is great for people that are not ready to “fully” commit to a serious relationship. Not involving sex in that casual relationship is even better (even though some may not respectfully agree with me on that issue). From my experience with casual dating, it works better when both people are on the same page about what their casual dating will entails. And, if they “both” see enough chemistry between them to talk about possibly trying out a more serious relationship, then good for them. But, if only one person in that casual dating relationship wants something more serious for their relationship, then deciding to only stay “friends” with that person is usually a train wreck just waiting to happen (emotionally and sometimes obsessively for that other person). When you see the “red flags”, end that casual dating relationship as soon as possible with no “mixed signals”.—Guest Lone Wolf

Readers Share the Positives and Negatives of Casual Dating

Casual relationships are the best! I’ve just commenced one a month ago after the end of a 12 year relationship. Its all the good parts of a relationship with out the crape!—Guest KELL

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it starts from claiming that you dont share any feelings, of which u do, which are the reason why you hook up. this usually ends in pain on one of the partners especially the ladies!—Guest guest DN

Same Here

I’m in middle school and a guy I sort of like just asked me to hangout over the weekend so I would qualify casual dating as hanging out but not as actually going out anywhere special.—Guest Justabit

Casual relationship or hes just a douche

So I recently started dating this guy and we agreed that both of our live are totally crazy and we aren’t looking for anything really serious. He suggested being more than friends and ‘casual dating’ and somewhat of an open relationship.

He also said that when the time comes to be serious I will be ‘the one’ is he just really immature and doesn’t want to hurt me (yes I’m a pessimist and expect the worst) or could this just be exactly what it means. Should I pursue this casual relationship or is this guy just a douche?—Guest the badger duchess

thx

I was really confused, and this answered all my questions.—Guest Maw

Casual Dating

My mother had gender biased views of casual dating. If my brother went out he was sowing his wild oats but if my sister or I were out we were floozies. So rediculous esp after what our father told us about her. Can any one say low self esteem?—Guest Sexy Swede

Casual Dating: Just Like the Bachelor!

For someone who isn’t necessarily looking for a relationship (got out of a 7-year relationship two years ago… happily single), casual dating can mean your Friday nights aren’t as lonely. Don’t get me wrong, I love to veg out sometimes in front of the idiot box like the rest of north America, but I view casual dating as a great way to continue to go out and have a good time without the idea of commitment (and all the related emotions wrapped up in that) floating around your head.

I have dated others casually for about a year now, and while many of them didn’t end up panning out as someone I would pursue something serious with, it was fun and I made some great friends out of it. However, I also think you have to be careful, because (especially to parents and older family members) casual dating can make you seem like a player (or a slut… sorry ladies). It is an unfair assessment, but easily made if you casually date too many people in quick succession.—Guest Brandon De Hoyos

Maybe…

What i think about casual friendship is that some of them might result in a stable one—Guest GS

Casual Dating

What makes a relationship CASUAL is the non-involvement of Sexual experience. A casual relationship can involve business commitment, visiting sharing thought and experiences and even counselling. It will remain a casual dating until it involves sex. Thank you—Guest Ludare