According to Merriam-Webster:

DATING: to make a usually romantic social arrangement to meet with : to have a date with.

Just going out with someone is not dating. Going out in a pair is not dating. Spending time with another, going to the movies, shopping for items, walking on a beach or the woods, dining or even meeting for coffee does not construe a "date." It can be turned into a date, but is not a date by itself.

In other words, it is the intent that adds the meaning to what you are doing. If there is nothing more intended than enjoying another's company, that would be considered a friendship; simply hanging out. If the only intention is sex and physical gratification, it's called hooking-up. Dating would include, eventually, the previous two with the added aspect of exclusive emotional attachment. It all can be summed up more easily as (in order): Like, Lust, Love.

Language is very important, especially in today's age where the edges are blurred by slang, ignorance or done purposely to change the meaning of words to further an agenda. Just take a dictionary from the mid-20th century and match it up to something recent and you will see it for yourself.

I disagree -a date can be toward seeking romance -even if it is not yet romantic (some dates are very unromantic, even if that was the intent) -and your definition says USUALLY

"Unless the enemy has studied his Agrippa… which I have."

I'd rationalize the usually part as mostly romantic, with the other part being nothing more than physical gratification.

"You seem a decent fellow, I hate to kill you."

Perhaps, but will you?

If I were miracle max, I would bill you.

No..the proper response should have been...

PSX - your statement of Spending time with another, going to the movies, shopping for items, walking on a beach or the woods, dining or even meeting for coffee does not construe a "date."
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I greatly disagree. maybe if you are college age now that works, but those things you mentioned were DEFINITELY a date from the time I was 14 until I was 60. sometimes it ended in a future invitation or a kiss and sometimes it was that one evening and done. And everyone around me knew it and felt the same way.

So I have no real idea how you would take a woman on a date and how you would expect her to act.

I give up... you "win"


besides.... that's just what you would be expecting me to do!

I think more people should go on "dates" with no expectations -get to know people -have good clean fun -and whatever happens or doesn't happens or doesn't romantically.

Meeting for coffee and deciding "this isn't going to work" and leaving ros us of the opportunity just to get to know someone regardless of what happens.

My point was, it's not the action, rater the intent behind the action.

just doing something with a person of the desired/opposite sex doesn't make it a date, no matter if it is a traditional date environment or not. There has to be an emotional intention more than just looking for platonic companionship. That is what transforms it into a date.

Looks like I fell victim to one of the classic blunders - the most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia" - but only slightly less well-known is this: "Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line"! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

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That really is the best movie of all time

I try to no longer complain about women being as promiscuous as would be if it were that easy. I only complain about women lying to me and letting me miss my turn.

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hey sexy

...for women or for men? As a male, I want affirmative action. Equal work for equal pay!

Honestly that depends on you and what you are comfortable with. It depends on too how you define dating. If you are planning on actually dating several gents at the same time, honesty is key. It's not fair to you or them if you keep it a secret and can cause all kinds of pain if one of them is starting to have feelings for you.

Me personally, I may talk to several people I have an initial interest with at the same time, but if I feel like there is enough of a connection to want to go on a couple of dates, then it will be only one person at a time. Giving myself and that individual an honest chance.

I am big on honesty and straight forwardness, period. You'll know pretty quick if there is a potential match once you meet in person and have gone on a couple of dates. Truthfully, I can usually tell in the first 15 minutes of a first meeting if there is chemistry on all levels or not. If there is, great we'll go on an actual date and see how things work out. If not, I will be honest and wish us both best of luck.

That is just me so. You have to be happy and comfortable.

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First take one run than go for second..