What is dating

Dating is one of the most popular words of the moment. What does it mean exactly? And how to navigate it.

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Dating is the process of getting to know someone and can lead to a relationship or not. As a single person dating helps you to explore and to have a clear vision of where you are and what you might want for the future.

The main difference between dating and being in a relationship is the level of commitment. A relationship is a committed union and you usually have an honest and open discussion with your partner. When you’re dating someone, there's a bit of mystery as you get to know each other for the first time.

Couple date

Dating is not only for single people - You can be in a relationship and still date your partner. Going on a date while you are in a relationship keeps the love and interest alive. You can try every week a new restaurant, see a movie, go on a romantic getaway, or celebrate your relationship anniversary each month.

Your own rules

Dating is supposed to be fun with no commitment until you are ready. Your dating journey is not supposed to be based on society's expectations or those of your friends and family. It can also help you to see the red flags in your potential partner. Keep in mind when dating you don’t have to be intimate with the other person if you don’t want to.

Do not allow emotions to control you as they can sometimes be overwhelming. Don’t ignore the red flags and don’t drag things out longer than they need to be. Have boundaries and value yourself. The right person will come along and live your life as you want.

Each person has different experiences. This is just a personal opinion based on experiences around me.