Now it has been known that the dinner conversations that are held in my household are anything but conventional and I will not deny that. However, I have to write about the dinner conversation that was held tonight. There were many different subjects that were brought up but this one in particular really peaked my interest. The definition of dating. Don't ask how it was brought up but it was. I think that dating has a different definiton to everyone. What I consider dating would be different to someone else's concept of dating. I consider dating as being with one person exclusively. Where someone else would consider it as my concept of "hanging out" with several different people. So I want to pose this question to the masses....What is your definition of dating?
As always...
Love and kisses,
Rosebud
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Actually since I am pressed for time I will just give you an abbreviated (for me) answer. The best way to explain dating to you is to say that when you're version of "hanging out" is centered around just one person -- then you are dating him. You can call it "hanging out" all you want, but if you are hanging out with this one guy exclusively then that's dating.
The 7th definition for "date" at dictionary.com gives us: a. An engagement to go out socially with another person, often out of romantic interest.
b. One's companion on such an outing.
Actually, my definition is pretty much the same as yours. But back when I was "dating", it was a pretty clear line. Because if I wasn't "dating" you, then I probably only saw you once and may not have even known your last name. Or, ahem, your first. ;-)
Dating usually began once the feelings were recognized as mutual and then was marked in a noticeable decline in my need to dress up.
Why, who you dating Rose?
Dating can mean way too many things, so it's best to ask first, whomever you think you might date.
To me, dating means "hanging out", seeing where things go. It in no way means something mutually exclusive, in my opinion. Dating to me also means that you may see more than one person. It does not mean that we owe each other more than what we choose to do together on the "date". That means I do not owe you an explanation for other things like not being available all the time, or picking up your calls all the time, etc.
In other words, my definition of dating is very loose, in the sense of the word.
Alright anonymous (who are you really?)....Now I agree with you on the communication part because I have been stuck in quite a few awkward situations because of lack of communication. See most people perceive my "hanging out" as dating. This is where I mainly get in trouble because when I am approached with the infamous question, "I thought we were dating and/or together?", I always end up looking at them with the deer in headlights look. This has yet to be received well by anyone.
Dating to me is the next level beyond the "hanging out" and getting-to-know-you phase. It's when you are willing to invest more time and interest in that person over any other person and it has to be mutual. But that's my definition of dating and that is why it is very rare that you will hear me say that I am "dating" someone. Now I definitely don't have a problem saying that I am "hanging out" with a certain person and/or people. I just think it takes the pressure off of the awkward getting-to-know-you phase. But that's just my opinion ; - )
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