Are most people picky about their partners?

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I'm newly separated and I'm still young, but I've started wondering how to handle myself in the whole dating scene.
I've had boyfriends for as long as I can remember, but I've never been a part of the typical dating scene where you casually date people, see how you connect, and allow yourself to be a little picky about it. The thing is, I'm not even sure how widespread that kind of behavior is.
I know I have a lot to learn about dating because I have basically always gone from 'single' to 'in a serious relationship' without ever taking the time to really learn what an ideal partner would mean for me.
Which one of these behaviors is the normal one?
I'm tempted to think that if I'm worried about jumping into a serious relationship with the first person I'm interested in enough to date that maybe I should just stay away from dating completely.
Also, I still want to have sex. Can I mesh all this together without hurting myself in the end? Is that how it actually works?

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Based on 43 votes (35 yes)
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  • stealinsugars
    13 years ago

    It may be common for many people to go directly into a serious relationship, but It doesn't sound as if this is working for you. By all means, be picky. Take time to get to know the person and decide if they are right for you. Don't worry about "typical" rules for dating. Just use common sense and follow your instincts. There is no way to guarentee you won't get hurt, it's part of the process. Just have fun and be safe about it.

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  • hyacinth11
    13 years ago

    I'm not sure I entirely follow you, but it seems like you're saying that you don't go on casual dates before you get into a relationship with someone. "Going out" with someone without actually "dating" them--no courtship involved--is getting pretty common, so it's fairly normal. Hopefully you're getting to know these people before you date them, though. If the typical dating scene isn't your thing, that's fine.

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  • tim5ny
    13 years ago

    Every guy wants pussy...........get used to it

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