At what point do you stop "dating" other people? Is it usually a given? Does it have anything to do with how often you date or how intamate you have been?
2006-10-04 05:49:43 · 10 answers · asked by hot mama 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
First of all, u have to remember that people will have their own definitions..so u need to be able to communicate w/ ur date, as well as Trust him. having said that, this is how I feel each is defined:
"Seeing" someone: going out on casual dates, getting to know each other. Not serious, in fact u are allowed to see other people. just hanging out, seeing if there is chemistry, ur not really sure either way. probably see each other often, but not every day... more than just a normal friend, and less than someone u are dating.
"Dating" someone: things get more romantic. also, if he asks, be honest if u are dating others, or if the option is open. if u ask, hopefully he is honest whether or not he is seeing others (trust me, i had a guy who LIED to my face, so u have to be careful in this stage). to me there is possible holding hands or kissing, but nothing further, or it would lead to asking the next step:
"Being in a relationship": this means Exclusive. you want to be with this person, and only this person. that means communicating to him, asking him where he is, or him asking where u are, if u both want to date "exclusively", ie be in a relationship. now if u are intimate, it is because there is some kind of bond of trust that u both are not sneaking around w/ other people, or dating other people, etc. it is a measure of Trust and Communication; of course one of u can SAY that u are committed but are lying, but that's being dishonest =T.
this happened to me.. i was seeing this guy that i met online, and it progresed to dating pretty fast, and he wanted to get more intimate after a few months...and i had met his family and friends, and things were going very well, i was spending SO much time w/ him! and i was happy... but i wanted us to be "in a relationship", not seeing anyone else, before we would even think of getting more touchy/feely. he lied to me and said he didn't want to date others (he did it behind my back i found out later), but wanted to be closer, and i kept saying, well are u my boyfriend or not? and he wouldn't commit!!
if i had given in to him, i would've been SCREWED later cuz he ended up ruining the relationship on purpose... yadayadayada.. so good thing i had those "standards" before i gave in.. u know? anyways, to each his or her own! but yeah, this is how i see the situation. and ever since him my boyfreinds have been met thru Friends of Friends so there is some kind of filter system, not just some stranger. and my boyfriend now is really great, i met him at church, and i really trust him a lot.
hope that helped! :)
2006-10-04 06:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by sasmallworld 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
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What is the difference between dating, seeing or being in a relationship?
At what point do you stop "dating" other people? Is it usually a given? Does it have anything to do with how often you date or how intamate you have been?
2015-08-13 08:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dating....spending time with others for mutual enjoyment.
It should consist of some kind of realistic time frame. Not something to be jumped into immediately. Just because you hit it off a cupla times. When one finds themselves choosing the same person, that obviously points to similar likes and enjoyment.
Intimacy is just that, and not a part of 'dating', but rather a serious caring between two people. I also believe that male and female probably define intimacy differently.
2006-10-04 06:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is my personal perception. And people dont have to agree, vote if you can but this is what I believe anyway:
Dating: Is where you arrange with the opposite sex a "Date" to go out to get to know each other, this may result in a kiss to seal the deal or a farewell which is not so fond. Its always to make a good impression on a first date (if it goes well to progress on to the next level)
Seeing: Is where you are not attached to the person and nor are you dating but in fact "Trialing" the persons company, you are not going out with the person or having a relationship, but you are "Seeing" whether both of you can gel (Seeing usually develops in to date and the date usually develops in to a relationship
Being in a relationship is basically if both the "Date" & "Seeing" go successfull and you both gel, and get on really well, and enjoy each others company and you click together, then this is the stage where the relationship takes shape. The most sweetest part of the whole Girl/Boy Relation.
2006-10-05 10:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Y! Answers 3 · 12⤊ 0⤋
i would say that dating is when you and the other person is the only one for each he is your man and you are his girl and seeing someone is you talk now and then meet up sometimes maybe have sex but all the time with no strings attached and being in a relationship is no other man or women for you your faithful you love this person and you might move on to the next step i would stop dating when you have found that special someone when nobody else matters but that one person
2006-10-04 05:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the timing all comes down to how the couple feel about each other,for some that is after the first ten minutes of the first date, for others a silly thing like a marriage certificate is hardly an impediment
2006-10-04 05:55:38 · answer #6 · answered by rkilburn410 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In MY Opinion: Seeing Each Other, nothing too serious. You both see each other but see other people too and give each other space. (Not at the point where you ask your partner to move in) Dating, the next level. You both agreed to stop messing around with other people and are starting to get a little more serious. (Not at the point where you ask your partner to move in) Relationship, You are officially a couple and things are pretty serious. You stop seeing other people completely and are starting to introduce members of your family to your partner. You decline all offers from people asking to date you (obviously) and tell most people. You start to spend more time together and do alot of things together, but can still remain independent and do things on your own to. (At the point where one of the two will ask the other to move in or if its really serious and he/she is "The One" Marriage.)
2016-03-15 05:05:30 · answer #7 · answered by Joan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is different for everyone, if you are meant to be together it will fall in place as a relationship, it isn't going to work if you get stuck in the dating or seeing stage.
2006-10-04 23:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay...let me go back in time a few years...
Now that I am young again, here is is.
Seeing is when you are casually going with a person to dinners, on a more friendly basis, but there is interest present.
Dating is when you say that you like eachother and maybe kiss.
Relationship is when he/she asks you to be their exclusive partner. And you agree.
Clear?
2006-10-04 05:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by James S 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
dating is when you are exploring your choices, so is seeing and in relationship means you have decided to be together for real! no seeing other people anymore
2006-10-04 05:55:56 · answer #10 · answered by pisces red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋