Do women and men look at dating differently?

When I talk to my girlfriend about "dating" or "dates", as when we are talking about other people, or people we have dated in the past, or just the subject in general, often I notice it is like we are talking about two different things. When I was "dating", I used to try to weed out anyone who I did not think I would click with before even going on a date. And when I chose someone to go on a date with, I must admit that the ultimate goal was to get them in bed. And, 80% - 90% of the girls I went on a date with, I ended up sleeping with within the first two dates. But, when my girlfriend talks about "dates" or "dating" it sounds like something totally different. She went on many dates, but very rarely let it go any further. She has slept with very few people. Do women look at dating differently? Like is more of a social thing, or just as a way to see if there is any kind of chemistry? Instead of trying to get laid?

Do women and men look at dating differently?skinny myspace

Yes we do ...we don't look for that person who would be easy to get into bed. We look more towards the possibility of more. Who we can have that friendship in also and build upon that.

Do women and men look at dating differently?adult myspace myspace.com

dating is the beginning of the ultimate goal of getting laid, no?
Well for social reasons and if they can use the guy for anything.
if you really wanna know - YUP :]
Most people do not look at dating as a means of getting someone in bed. This is a very shallow point of view. Don't worry so much about getting laid, a longer good relationship is better than a one time lay anyday.
haha i think they do. Girls always want to take things slow and get to know a guy where as guys just always seem to wqant to jump right into a relationship.
Girls do look at it differently than boys. It's a social experience and often nothing more.
I agree with you about the difference but I'm not like most girls. I look at dating more like you do. Weed out the ones that aren't interesting, date the ones that seem like they are, sleep with them and if things don't click I move on. Guess I should have been a guy. Lol.
well yes and no. its not only about the gender but how u lived ur life and how u have been influenced by such as friends. but the main difference if u look at the genders views is dat yes for both gender sex is great pleasure, but guys like to show off with it "i have slept with...." as other will refer to him as a great man but for a women she is often more looked like a slut when she is found to b sleeping with people. also a date is usually refered to 'getting to know better' so actually sex on the 1st 2 dates is pretty unuaslly. and u shudnt be worried about this as its better for u knowing dat not many ppl have been up her isnt it?
women took dating very serioulsly %26amp; after one date only they start loving the guy and very soon give him evrything of them.

in case of men they date women only to impress them and have them they are not too serius about it.
i look at dating as a way to find a compatible match for marriage and since sex is supposed to be within a marriage, i don't seek it out or do it.
I look at dating as a way to find someone with whom I can start a relationship that will hopefully be lasting and in some respect you must also because you have a girlfriend. Are you with her solely for consistent sex or is there another reason? You contradicted yourself in your question. If you were solely looking to get laid by dating you wouldn't be in a committed relationship.
Well if you are just trying to get laid it wouldn't be called dating it would be called "whoring"
I agree people do mean different things when using the word " Date". I think it does not matter what sex/gender you are.

For example, this is from dictionary.com:

"6.an appointment for a particular time

7.a social appointment, engagement, or occasion arranged beforehand with another person: to go out on a date on Saturday night.

14.to go out socially on dates: She dated a lot during high school."

According to this, your GF's definition is correct.

Women go out on dates to have fun and to look for a suitable mate. It is not necessary to get laid. Therefore if the man comes on strongly in the first 2 dates, she may drop him ( unless she really really likes him). Eventually most people want to settle down with a mate. The older you are, the more likely you are dating with a view to relationship, not just for the sex.