When you date, are you looking for a relationship or is it just something to do?
104204
It all depends. Some people I meet I just want to have fun with and others I do look for something more. I have high hopes for the person that I end up with and I don't really think that I will ever settle for less. I am totally comfortable being single and would rather be single than be with the wrong person. So I guess you could say I find people who interest me and I have fun with, but I will only consider a relationship with the ones who meet my expectations. They don't have to a model or rich...they just have to have that certain something about them.
630595
Although I'm not a club going person, I believe that just about anywhere is a place to meet someone who will/can catch my attention.\nAfter having disappointed relationships, I believe that I have to wait for GOD to send someone that's worthy of my time, feelings & heart to be in a serious longlasting relationship.\nAlthough life is short & I'm not promised tomorrow, I will not give up on meeting my queen!
925553
What is the rush to find a date?  Enjoy spending some time doing the things you like, working on developing some hobbies, before you have to worry about pleasing someone else.
897463
No but why would u be trying to find someone on my space? if u want a real relationship with someone go to a dating site and find one.
1013998
it is your life, date who you please.
369627
I think it's a very natural transition...you'll start having conversations about what she is looking for in a relationship, what you are looking for and if you both meet each others' standards for that.  If you do, then the next questions will be if she is interested in having a one on one relationship with you or interested in taking things to the next level.
44436
I'm looking for a person to date who shares my values.  I'd like my relationship to be something that helps me out in my life and I'd like a partner who can complement my strengths and weaknesses.  If the guy that I'm dating and I aren't moving towards the same goal, I don't think I'm interested.  I'm sure you're a nice person, but I want somebody that I can grow with.\n\nAlso, if I'm dating someone and I really care about him, why wouldn't I want him to experience the happiness I feel from following the teachings of Jesus Christ?
573970
Any and everywhere.  Set aside, for a moment, the idea of looking for your next relationship and focus for a time on having a good time.  Strike up conversations with people you find attractive in line at the movies, at bars, restaurants, in the grocery store, book store, or wherever you go to pursue your interests.  \n\nMeanwhile, ask your friends to set you up with dates and go with the express intent of "practicing" dating - in other words, go with zero expectation of starting something.  If you have fun, great - you've met your goal.  \n\nSet goals for yourself like, "today I will talk to nine strangers I think are attractive" and go out and hit those goals.  Eventually, you'll meet someone with whom you really click.  The secret is giving up the attachment to having a relationship.
542679
well right now i'm single...and well i gave up in relationships already...so i prefer..to be alone..no problems..no commitments anymore...nothing to worry...just myself
644411
Should I go for a relationship?  That's your question.  Hey about slowing it down.  Calling something a relationship is a little fast don't you think?  You want to go for a relationship?  Let the relationship happen.
641876
Do you enjoy being with him? Do you two have a lot in common? Do you find yourself doing things for him you won't do for any other? Does he return the same affections? Feelings?  Is there talk of you being the one he was looking for? Then these may be clues that you have found the one you're looking for and the most you can do is see where it can lead. Good luck!
1116729
I am a single mom and have bascially been single, minus a few not-so-serious relationships, now for seven years. I've gone through periods when I've seriously been looking for someone to settle down with and  times when I've been desperately lonely but hadn't the energy to try again. \n\nThe one thing I HAVE learned over the past few years of dating and not dating, is not to ever settle for less than what you deserve. It may mean that you may go through years of being alone but I truly believe it is much better to be alone than with someone who is not right for you. \n\nDepending on your situation, I think the possiblities of where and how to meet a potential boyfriend are endless. Start spending time on yourself. Go places that interest you.....put yourself out there.......everywhere, with and without your child(ren). Chances are that if you meet this person at a museum or maybe a through other family members, other than the bar scene, you'll have more in common. \n\nDon't  dwell on the fact that you're single; sometimes it shows and you may look a little desperate and then definately will attract the wrong type of guy who could possibly be an oportunist looking for his next prey. When you start doing more just for you and your family you WILL start to feel better about yourself and your situation. It is this positivity that most definately attract the right type of people and soon enough you will realize that being alone isn't a curse and THAT"S when Mr Right is bound to step in and like you for who you are.
1084079
That means you are desiring for a relationship.  It also means that somehow you need companion and you may be lonely now.
693060
Neither.  Dating is the necessary prelude to courting.  Dating is where two people are learning about each other, exploring each others' personalities in order to determine if there can be something more.\n\nCourtship is after you've made that determination, and you're actively working to win each others' hearts.  If you do the courtship without the dating part, your chances of success are reduced because you don't know as much about each other.
164989
you're trying to hard\nhe hasn't came yet\nyou are too impatient\n\ngive it time, when things are right you'll meet him, for now just have fun and enjoy life, there's no rush to find the right guy.
466335
My last long term relationship was with a woman 10 years older than me. The reason? I wastired of dating girls and I wanted to date a WOMAN! I was looking for someone emotionally mature/secure that knew what she wanted and wasn't into playing games. It's very alluring when you can find that eclectic mixture of someone that's fun and responsible, has enough experience in life to realise that every good relationship is give and take.  I wasn't looking to add notches to my gun belt or pages in a journal, I was very much looking for love and quite honestly it was the closest ever I'd come in so far as matching my hopes to my expectations. I can't speak for the masses out there but, there are a few of us guys that are sentimental enough to hold out hope for love, I hear rumors that it still exists (wink)....
126781
Single life is awesome, but after a while you just want to find someone...I go on dates atleast once a week!