Is it normal to not like dating people you aren’t your friends?

I’ve always felt weird about going on dates and seeing new people. I only ever get crushes on/fall in love with people I know well, like close friends. I just recently went on a date for the first time in a while and my date put their arm around me, and I thought I liked them but I got really panicky and uncomfortable. Not in a “I don’t consent to this” way, but more like “This doesn’t feel natural” kind of way. Idk. I just feel like I can’t be with people until I know them on a personal level.

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86% Normal
Based on 14 votes (12 yes)
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  • panter411

    Well when you are dating you are choosing a person who you would like to spend quite a lot of time with, so it would suck if you can't be friends with them.

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  • LornaMae

    Best type of relationship there is! When emotional attraction comes before physical; when you want someone because you know and love their personality and not just because you want to get in their pants!! Good for you! :)

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