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Don’t look for commitment yet…
Should You Be Hooking Up?
A case for casual dating that won’t make you roll your eyes
This piece will not resonate with everyone. For some, it may seem like a justification for sleeping around; justification for allowing yourself to indulge in short-term hits of dopamine to satisfy the most basic, primal sexual desires. But for others, this may offer the supportive voice that is desperately needed in a time when you may be feeling alone inside of your mind as you try to parse through the purpose and expectations of dating.
Dating casually can be extremely exciting and enjoyable.
If done correctly, dating casually can be awesome. You’ll feel butterflies before a first date. You’ll meet some incredibly inspiring people that will change your life, your values, and your perspectives. With any luck, maybe you’ll inspire some of them too. You’ll make memories with people whom you may never see again. You’ll learn that there isn’t any defined way to have great sex. You’ll feel desire and you’ll be desired.
Having these experiences before committing for the long haul is important in today’s dating scene, one that is characterized by an abundance of opportunity, the next suitable match only a swipe away…
