Dating more than one person

This topic was created in the Relationships forum by Gemitati on Monday, August 22, 2016 and has 28 replies.

Understanding Dating Multiple People

Dating more than one person involves going on dates and sometimes being intimate with different individuals simultaneously. It is often based on honesty and mutual consent. This practice can evoke feelings of freedom or guilt, depending on personal values and relationship boundaries. Open communication is key to navigating such arrangements successfully.

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@Gemitati
11 Years25,000+ Posts

Please, someone explain it to me how do you have relationships with more than one men/woman?

You go on dates with different people? Do you have sex with those people? Does it make you feel...what?

Do you have an appointment book?

I said I am too old from old world. We were usually get our face smashed if caught in playing man.

Seems like it had changed drastically. thanks for your time

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@Andalusia
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You can date multiple people, but that doesn't mean you're having sex with them or otherwise being intimate. Dating can mean whatever you want it to.

To me, it means there is a mutual attraction between 2 adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

I personally don't date more than 1 person at a time though.

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@Gemitati
11 Years25,000+ Posts

Posted by Andalusia
You can date multiple people, but that doesn't mean you're having sex with them or otherwise being intimate. Dating can mean whatever you want it to.

To me, it means there is a mutual attraction between 2 adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

I personally don't date more than 1 person at a time though.

I got it:

Day1. there is a mutual attraction between men#1 and woman adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

Day#2. there is a mutual attraction between men#2 and woman adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

Day#3. there is a mutual attraction between men#3 and woman adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

...and so on and so forth—

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Posted by Andalusia
You can date multiple people, but that doesn't mean you're having sex with them or otherwise being intimate. Dating can mean whatever you want it to.

To me, it means there is a mutual attraction between 2 adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

+1. I do date multiple people at a time and yes, you don't get intimate with any of them unless you want exclusivity.

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@Gemitati
11 Years25,000+ Posts

Posted by aquarius09

Posted by Andalusia
You can date multiple people, but that doesn't mean you're having sex with them or otherwise being intimate. Dating can mean whatever you want it to.

To me, it means there is a mutual attraction between 2 adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

+1. I do date multiple people at a time and yes, you don't get intimate with any of them unless you want exclusivity.

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That's refreshing and promising! Thanks

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@Gemitati
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Posted by AriesLove
I can date multiple people because I don't fall for someone after a month or two. I keep my options open until I see our friendship is going somewhere. That might be us spending more time together or him explicitly saying it and I agree to it.

I don't have sex with any of them until there is a committment and I feel he's the person I want to be with. That's just my standard, value and choice.

I'm single until otherwise stated so I can't see myself putting all my attention, thoughts, emotions in one person right away. I'm not going to turn down a potential mate who I could very well be compatible with just because I've been on a few dates with someone else.

I can see one date, dinner, talking about work, animals, sport etc.

What do you talk about on second date? Is flirting going on?

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@Undine
13 Years5,000+ Posts

Until two people are exclusive, the many people they get to know, the better. The majority will not make it to a second date. If they make it to the 3rd, it is kind of expected to have sex in the near future.... Exclusivity comes later, after 3-6 months of dating the same person...

Relax, this is not a chore, is not work either, it's fun!

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@earlorg16
10 Years1,000+ Posts

I was doing it for a bit in the past, since my Cancer friend was encouraging me to do it. He's able to do it, along with his Aquarius girlfriend and Aries girlfriend.

I however, cannot do it. I tried and it was too emotionally exhausting. At first it was kinda fun, both of my ex-girlfriends knew what was going on (one was Aries, the other a Sag). They had their fun too in sharing me, three somes and such. But it got to the point where the Aries starting to fall for me, the Sag didn't mind since she wasn't looking for anything long term, and I started to get warn out from all the emotional baggage.

I needed something consistent so I ended it with both. I didn't like either of them as much as I had thought and since then, stopped being polyamorous.

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@Andalusia
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Posted by Gemitati

Posted by Andalusia
You can date multiple people, but that doesn't mean you're having sex with them or otherwise being intimate. Dating can mean whatever you want it to.

To me, it means there is a mutual attraction between 2 adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

I personally don't date more than 1 person at a time though.

I got it:

Day1. there is a mutual attraction between men#1 and woman adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

Day#2. there is a mutual attraction between men#2 and woman adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

Day#3. there is a mutual attraction between men#3 and woman adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

...and so on and so forth—

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Pretty much, I guess.

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@The_eleventh_sign_11
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People are so stupid, dating doesnt mean being in a relationship, if you are not in a committed relationship you have the right to go to the movies with who ever you want, go clubbing with who you want, have dinner etc....

Its called taking it slow and teaches you how to approach different social situations..and allows you to choose someone compatable.

If you like someone and wish to be exclusive then fucking ask to be, but until you do that person owes you nothing.

We are all wired differently though so I guess some ppl are old fashionedly insecure, controlling and wet towels

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Posted by Gemitati
Please, someone explain it to me how do you have relationships with more than one men/woman?

You go on dates with different people? Do you have sex with those people? Does it make you feel...what?

Do you have an appointment book?

I said I am too old from old world. We were usually get our face smashed if caught in playing man.

Seems like it had changed drastically. thanks for your time

Because some of us don't get taken serious..

Especially if you're good looking, smooth, and attractive.. You know how women think "you have girls" etc... So they might date a SAFER pick. Especially if they want to be chased. A alpha might not bend when you want them to... Only if they want to... So it's a lot.

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Posted by AriesLove
I can date multiple people because I don't fall for someone after a month or two. I keep my options open until I see our friendship is going somewhere. That might be us spending more time together or him explicitly saying it and I agree to it.

I don't have sex with any of them until there is a committment and I feel he's the person I want to be with. That's just my standard, value and choice.

I'm single until otherwise stated so I can't see myself putting all my attention, thoughts, emotions in one person right away. I'm not going to turn down a potential mate who I could very well be compatible with just because I've been on a few dates with someone else.

I love the way you handle ya self!

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@pinkbird03
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I've talked to multiple men at the same time, but I find that it was too hard to keep them straight. Not a huge fan of it. However, If one relationship gets more serious, I friend zone the others.

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@piscesmoon2
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Posted by Andalusia
You can date multiple people, but that doesn't mean you're having sex with them or otherwise being intimate. Dating can mean whatever you want it to.

To me, it means there is a mutual attraction between 2 adults, who then decide to spend time together to see if they're compatible and/or interested in pursuing things further.

I personally don't date more than 1 person at a time though.

This really where it should be friend ship... Men have set the ideal that woman need to have some type of intention to see them as a romatic interest and maybe sleep with them to keep sing them. I don't think you have to be or show romantic interest to someone to want to be friends... It develops more naturally. I do however agree there is a point where you are doing things even kissing or touch that you would not do with other people which points to a love type relationship.

I think girls these days think it is ok to date more then one guy and will not say anything. If you are friends you can share who you are dating or who your friends are and not only that they should not be overly jealous and so on... Always respect your wishes even if they want something different. You have to eject people out of your life that want something different or expect it.

I believe the world is really waking up to this because as the economy job wise really is not improving and free money and government programs are going to end or be cut over the coming years... A man and his job... will become an important factor. Not saying it will be the only thing by far but it has been push for to long love feelings or attraction is all you need. In reality you need someone that is stable and has a strong vibration to support your own... Not dominate it.

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Posted by The_eleventh_sign_11
People are so stupid, dating doesnt mean being in a relationship, if you are not in a committed relationship you have the right to go to the movies with who ever you want, go clubbing with who you want, have dinner etc....

Its called taking it slow and teaches you how to approach different social situations..and allows you to choose someone compatable.

If you like someone and wish to be exclusive then fucking ask to be, but until you do that person owes you nothing.

We are all wired differently though so I guess some ppl are old fashionedly insecure, controlling and wet towels

OMG!!!

YOU saved me from having to post on the topic! Couldn't say it better.

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Posted by AriesLove

Posted by bkbella86

Posted by AriesLove
I can date multiple people because I don't fall for someone after a month or two. I keep my options open until I see our friendship is going somewhere. That might be us spending more time together or him explicitly saying it and I agree to it.

I don't have sex with any of them until there is a committment and I feel he's the person I want to be with. That's just my standard, value and choice.

I'm single until otherwise stated so I can't see myself putting all my attention, thoughts, emotions in one person right away. I'm not going to turn down a potential mate who I could very well be compatible with just because I've been on a few dates with someone else.

I love the way you handle ya self!

Thank you!

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I'll piggie back... handle your business girl. It's plain logic to me.

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i can't even talk to more than one guy at a time. i don't know why, i just can't do it, it doesn't feel right.

if it happens accidentally, my head feels like its going to pop or something lol. it feels like to do that, i'd have to view them as objects rather than people with feelings.