What is this thing we call "dating"? I don't understand it. I think part of it is because we Americans have so many definitions for "dating". When people casually see one or more persons with potentially romantic possibilities we call that "dating". When two people are committed to one another and don't see anyone else we call that "dating". Two strangers could meet and then go out on a "date" a few days later. But two friends that may have romantic attractions towards one another but haven't confessed those feelings could have an arguably intimate dinner and we might not call that a "date".
Personally, i find the thought of casual "dating" kinda stressful. I have romantic (used in the original sense of the word) thoughts of one day falling in love with a friend. But realistically, that's not going to happen. Especially since i am so actively seeking my future companion. I'd much rather skip all the games...but apparently that's what we have to do, right?
So, if someone could explain what "dating is, i'd really appreciate it. Sometimes i just feel like "dating" gets in the way of real dating.
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