Anyone else love dating?

James · #1 11-27-2005, 06:28 AM

I always hear people say they are tired of the game. Tired of dating around. Tired of . . . well whatever.

I love dating. I love new people. I love that rush you get when you first get excited about someone.

I love first dates. I love the exploration of a new person and the anticipation you get when you start figuring them out.

I love feling infatuated. Its like being intoxicated. Its better than alcohol.

Surely I can't be the only one on GC like that?

Seak up if you like to just date. If you like to date new people for the thrill.

RedFox · #2 11-27-2005, 02:18 PM

it's a rarity that I date...I'm the "one of the guys" type, or a "sister" type to most people, so it doesn't really happen to me often, unfortunately. I have a ton of guy friends and I ususally hit that zone where being more than friends is usually not an option.

As for dating in the positive light, when it does happen, it is awesome, definitely a rush, and the thrill of dating is fun, however I think it's more than just a thrill. I love the feeling of being with someone you *hope* is interested back. However, do hate the player..and I dislike the game too even though I'm having to play it sometimes. What i really wish is guys would just say how they feel. Playing games and leading people on unintentionally or intentionally just sucks, especially since I am usually on the recieving end of it. But I hope for a great first date...even though they are like interviews. But i hope for that kiss at the end of the night, I'm such a hopeless romantic...here's to positive dating!

UKDaisy · #3 11-27-2005, 02:29 PM

Yay Redfox is posting!

I love the pure idea of dating. That fresh start on a new life and that curious feeling you get of "could this be the one?" "oh I really like him".

But sadly here lately dating has become this process of first dates and thats it. Or I go out on a date and I still have feelings for tall trombone boy *why I have no idea*.

So lately dating hasn't been all that fun. But in general yes, I love it. But I also love that secure feeling you get when its beyond just dating.

Buttonz · #4 11-27-2005, 03:18 PM

The start of a new relatonship is always fun...the thrill...the excitment..the getting to know a person really well...

Lindz928 · #5 11-28-2005, 10:39 AM

I do love all of those things you mentioned, James. It can be so exciting! It is the dry spells in between that get to me and make me tired of the whole thing.

Sometimes it would just be nice to have someone to come home to... Someone that I know loves me. That is what I miss.

But yes, I do love dating right now. Since I have no idea who my ONE is (well, a possible idea, but I can't be with him right now) it's nice to try on different people and see if any of them fit.

damasa · #6 11-28-2005, 03:50 PM

Smash hard. Smash often. That is all.

AlphaFrog · #7 11-28-2005, 03:53 PM

I do love dating. Unfortunatly my husband does not approve of me dating.

CarolinaDG · #8 11-28-2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally posted by AlphaFrog
I do love dating. Unfortunatly my husband does not approve of me dating.

NIIIICE

I've got to agree with the person who said that the dating part is nice, it's just the dry spells that suck. I haven't had a boyfriend in 2 years, so I'm ready for another one. I'm beginning to think I smell.

Allie · #9 11-28-2005, 11:24 PM

I used to love dating!

These days I don't feel the same way.

I would have to say I'm one of those people that say they get tired of dating...

Coramoor · #10 11-28-2005, 11:29 PM

I like dating. It costs me lots of money though.

I don't particularly like a lot of people....but I do like to play the game and see what I can get. I get bored pretty fast though.

What exactly do you mean 'dry spell'? Time without a SO or just time in between getting some?

33girl · #11 11-28-2005, 11:55 PM

To a point.

It was so fun for me, after such a long time with one person, to go on your basic movie date and be excited to hold hands and stuff like that.

But I really miss sleeping with someone (in the true sense of the word). The cat is adorable, but he doesn't quite cut it.

amycat412 · #12 11-29-2005, 12:16 AM

The rush of a new person is fine and all, however...

I prefer the deep satisfaction of knowing someone really well. Of sitting on the couch together and cracking up at commercials together, of having inside jokes and a private special language all your own.

The thrill of the new is vastly overrated. In my eyes, being in a long relationship is much better. You know each other for better and for worse. There is no more "auditioning" for the next date.

texas*princess · #13 11-29-2005, 01:36 AM

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Originally posted by amycat412
The rush of a new person is fine and all, however...

I prefer the deep satisfaction of knowing someone really well. Of sitting on the couch together and cracking up at commercials together, of having inside jokes and a private special language all your own.

The thrill of the new is vastly overrated. In my eyes, being in a long relationship is much better. You know each other for better and for worse. There is no more "auditioning" for the next date.

Yea I feel this way also. I think the newness is great and all, but I definitely prefer knowing someone on a deep level. I love having inside jokes, and so many special memories to look back on

Lindz928 · #14 11-29-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by Coramoor

What exactly do you mean 'dry spell'? Time without a SO or just time in between getting some?

It can mean both, and I often use it to mean both of those, but in this case I meant the time without a significant other. Getting action is never that difficult for a single woman if she really wants some.

KSigkid · #15 11-29-2005, 10:48 PM

Not really - my wife would probably be upset if I started dating again.

Seriously, I didn't enjoy it all that much in the first place, for the reasons Amycat outlined. The thrill of meeting someone new was never really all that...well, thrilling. I'll take being married.