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Topic: Is okay to chat when your dating
sjinthemood's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:14 PM
It seems internet social sites have created a conundrum ... if you are in a relationship (both people love each other), is it acceptable that one or both have profiles up somewhere to chat with other people as if they were single? Is it harmless?

Pixi_sticks's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:17 PM

It seems internet social sites have created a conundrum ... if you are in a relationship (both people love each other), is it acceptable that one or both have profiles up somewhere to chat with other people as if they were single? Is it harmless?


You know I really don't know how to answer this.
But in my opinion I don't think it is.
Just because I'm more of the jealous type.
What's mine is mine, ya know?
There's other ways to chat with people that shows that you are taken.
Having a profile that says your single leaves you open to other people although you may avoid them, you could one day fall for another person.

I guess, haha.

papersmile's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:17 PM
"as if they were single" is the part with which i'd have an issue.

my boyfriend and i both have profiles here and i'm sure that he has the occasional conversation with other people (as do i). however, if he were insinuating, or stating, that he were single, that'd sure bother me, as i'm sure it would him too if it were in reverse.

sjinthemood's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:18 PM
To clarify: I ended two relationships because of it. And I wonder about entering into another and having it happen again. Perhaps I have been too paranoid about it in the past?

no photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:19 PM
who knows,you talk to a guy,you have alot in common, you start to like him and you dump the guy you are with.

laughsandgiggles's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:20 PM

"as if they were single" is the part with which i'd have an issue.

my boyfriend and i both have profiles here and i'm sure that he has the occasional conversation with other people (as do i). however, if he were insinuating, or stating, that he were single, that'd sure bother me, as i'm sure it would him too if it were in reverse.
i agree- both of us have profiles here and on other sites, i trust him and he trusts me- i don't talk to people as if im single and neither does he- anyone i talk to is informed about him and if they read my profile they will know im not looking- i don't see a problem with it as long as you are honest and straightforward about your intentions

sjinthemood's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:20 PM
That part bothered me also. I know of married couples that have profiles up but clearly state they are taken. Surely they might flirt a bit ...

Ladylid2012's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:21 PM

who knows,you talk to a guy,you have alot in common, you start to like him and you dump the guy you are with.


only if you are looking for another...if you are happy, contented and satisfied with your relationship you won't be looking.

sjinthemood's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:23 PM


"as if they were single" is the part with which i'd have an issue.

my boyfriend and i both have profiles here and i'm sure that he has the occasional conversation with other people (as do i). however, if he were insinuating, or stating, that he were single, that'd sure bother me, as i'm sure it would him too if it were in reverse.
i agree- both of us have profiles here and on other sites, i trust him and he trusts me- i don't talk to people as if im single and neither does he- anyone i talk to is informed about him and if they read my profile they will know im not looking- i don't see a problem with it as long as you are honest and straightforward about your intentions

Neither boyfriend was honest. I posted a profile and spoke to one of them as a stranger ... he pretty much stated he was free.

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Sun 10/25/09 05:23 PM


who knows,you talk to a guy,you have alot in common, you start to like him and you dump the guy you are with.


only if you are looking for another...if you are happy, contented and satisfied with your relationship you won't be looking.
but then again,there could be a click,never say never

laughsandgiggles's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:25 PM



"as if they were single" is the part with which i'd have an issue.

my boyfriend and i both have profiles here and i'm sure that he has the occasional conversation with other people (as do i). however, if he were insinuating, or stating, that he were single, that'd sure bother me, as i'm sure it would him too if it were in reverse.
i agree- both of us have profiles here and on other sites, i trust him and he trusts me- i don't talk to people as if im single and neither does he- anyone i talk to is informed about him and if they read my profile they will know im not looking- i don't see a problem with it as long as you are honest and straightforward about your intentions

Neither boyfriend was honest. I posted a profile and spoke to one of them as a stranger ... he pretty much stated he was free.
Well in that case i can see your problem with it- it really just depends on the the relationship you have and how much it means to both of you- i hope you can work out the issues you are having and can be happyflowerforyou

Edy_ca's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:26 PM

It seems internet social sites have created a conundrum ... if you are in a relationship (both people love each other), is it acceptable that one or both have profiles up somewhere to chat with other people as if they were single? Is it harmless?


as if they were single? no i dont think so...i think people deserve to know where they stand...

papersmile's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:26 PM

Neither boyfriend was honest. I posted a profile and spoke to one of them as a stranger ... he pretty much stated he was free.


you pretended to be someone you were not, in order to catch him in a lie?

you're playing just as dirty as he, in my opinion.

Ladylid2012's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:28 PM



who knows,you talk to a guy,you have alot in common, you start to like him and you dump the guy you are with.


only if you are looking for another...if you are happy, contented and satisfied with your relationship you won't be looking.
but then again,there could be a click,never say never


I didn't say never.

And friendships can be developed, doesn't mean it's time to leave the current partner. If one is settled in where they are they are not going to be seeking another relationship just because a new friendship clicks.

sjinthemood's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:30 PM


Neither boyfriend was honest. I posted a profile and spoke to one of them as a stranger ... he pretty much stated he was free.


you pretended to be someone you were not, in order to catch him in a lie?

you're playing just as dirty as he, in my opinion.

And that is exactly what I felt when I did it too. I was off that site in a flash and haven't been back.
It's a year later now and I am dipping my toe back into the internet waters ... I guess I wanted an opinion of if I had been too uptight in the past. Based on the answers, moving on was best.

miko1960's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:32 PM
If the couple is married or in a committed relationship i think this would be very inappropriate to list yourself as single, however if you are just dating then i guess it is ok.

Gossipmpm's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:36 PM
:heart: trust :heart:


It's a good thing

PacificStar48's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:40 PM
Dateing is just dateing. If I am engaged then sorry Mingle it is time to say good bye. No sense playing with fire when you have something worth protecting. But if a guy wants to mess around like I am a head of cabbage he can get around to when he feel like it he should expect I will loose interest.

writer_gurl's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:51 PM
No, I donot think it is okay to have a profile and act as if you are single if you are in a relationship...That kinda defeats the purpose of being in a relationship, doesn't it?

artman48's photo
Sun 10/25/09 05:55 PM
Sure it's OK---You might find someone with more money to spend on ya!!!biggrin

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