This is an odd question, I know. OK, If you like, and have liked somebody for a year or more, but it has not gone anywhere....is it ethically okay to date other people anyways?
I havent been "on the scene" for a while, and although I really like this paricular individual and know that we could potentially be great together, I also know that Id like to gain some of the knowledge and insights that come with experience. Any thoughts on this would be great. Thanks in advance!
2007-02-28 16:39:40 · 5 answers · asked by StarryEyedSurprise 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I think you should start by asking yourself: 1. Where do I want this relationship to go? And 2. Why hasn't it gone there?
In every relationship, there are two sides of the relationship: you and your partner. In making decisions such as the one you are asking about, you have to know what is it that you have been waiting for and know why it didn't happen. As soon as you know the answer you will be able to decide whether it is "ethically" and emotionally right to move on or if you should give more time and put in more effort.
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Good luck!
2007-02-28 16:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by Beebee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lah Dee Dah... You have no commitment with this girl, but yet you are worried about dating other people.
Go for it, get some experience and make this girl dig you. She will like you more when you are dating other people anyways, thats just how it works.
If it was me though, I would ask her out first, why chase other girls when you already found the girl of your dreams?
Here is a little secret. Get a hot date for Saturday night, then ask her out for Friday night. If she shoots you down, you have Saturday all lined up as your backup plan. But if she says yes, then take Friday night and make it great, if you still really like this girl, then cancel plans on Saturday night. The confidence from your date already scheduled for Saturday night, will make you irresistible to this girl.
2007-03-01 00:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. of Situational Psychology 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm....Have you even dated this person???? If you are not together then there is no moral or ethical reason that you shouldn't date other people.
Obviously if nothing has happened in so long, then there is probably nothing there to begin with. Just because you like someone, does not mean they have the same feelings for you. I think its time to let go.
2007-03-01 00:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by loza500 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great question!!! It's part of getting to know yourself when we have the desire to experience other people and other interests. Before you can share a geniune love for someone else you have to love yourself first. In order to do that you have to experience different people to see what fits best. Continue to do what feels right to you. Continue on your path to discovering yourself first and then in the long run you will know exactly what you prefer.
2007-03-01 00:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by danny_austin4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
So long as you are not committed to anyone, you can date other people
2007-03-01 00:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by Sean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋