Opinions on Dating: When? What? How?

When should someone start dating? Around what age group / level (high school, college, etc)? And why?

What exactly is dating? As in, does dating imply a relationship? When and how do you make that step to girlfriend/boyfriend?

Is dating serious? Many high schoolers go out w/ multiple people for "fun" and possibly form relationships after dating. Yet others don't date until they're out of college. Is dating something that should be saved for later? When you're more mature and looking for someone to marry? Or is it something fun to do on a Saturday night, with someone you're comfortable and friends with?

Would you go on a date with a stranger? Like in those movies, where a guy sees a nice-looking girl on a bus and then asks her out... would you ask a stranger out / go out with a stranger?

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I realize these are a lot of questions, but I'm looking for an overview of dating... and these are the main points I'm interested in. Thank you in advance for your input. :)

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Someone should start dating if they feel they are ready to handle companionship with members of the opposite sex in a capacity greater than friendship. Age is somewhat irrelevant, however, it is not wise for middle school kids and younger to get involved with dating. Up until the high school age, it is best for boys and girls to get to understand each other, before delving into relationships. Dating is courtship, it is like a prerequisite to a relationship, but is not a commital relationship in and of itself. The boyfriend/girlfriend phase begins when there is that understanding between the guy and girl, that the dating relationship is now an exclusive one. Dating should not be that serious, it is like a testing ground to see if you want to develop a relationship with the person you are dating. Dating also helps you find out more about the kind of person you are and what your likes and dislikes are in a partner. Since dating shouldn't be that serious in the first place, it shouldn't have to wait until after college. It is not a wise idea to deny yourself the social experience that you can gain by dating. When you are looking for that special one to marry, you'll already know what you want. Personally, I have been on date with strangers, but I know what I'm doing. Nothing is wrong with asking a stranger out, it is often times more exciting and unpredictable. If you're afraid to ask a stranger out, just remember, they can only say yes, or no. It's not the end of the world if they say no, there are many more that will say yes.

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Thanks, everyone. I couldn't pick my best answer because I was away, but I would have picked this one anyways.

I wasn't looking for dating at the moment -- I wanted a survey of opinions b/c mine got muddled up recently. But I'll keep your dating tips in mind for the future. ;)

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Dating... hmmm

Theres a lot to it, but really its all about one thing?

Do you love yourself or the other person more?

Because if you love yourself more than you should just go home, dont drag this out, just go back to your mental institution and lie down in your bed next to crazy charlie or two toe timmy, but dont bring this crap up in here. Offer charlie a nice cup of tea or give timmy a toe massage, make yourself feel better and then maybe go into your retarted bathroom and help yourself in a way that inocent ivan doesnt know about and shouldnt know about, because if he did he would explode and then youd be on trial for murder you sick freak. So cut the crap and get your life together.
I think I'm brave enough to answer these questions.

Let's start with - mate just relax, dating is NOT that big an issue, unless YOU make it that way in your mind. The basics of dating are 2 single people are wanting to be more social, so they use the internet or get out of the house. One day they find someone that they would like to know more personally, become a closer friend toward. If all goes well they decide to start dating i.e spend more time together and not spend time socialising with other people. Hopefully the relationship grows and the friendship becomes more close i.e you share stuff about each other which you wouldn't go telling your mates.

Timing can be everything. Once your are committed in a relationship, major interests should take 2nd place. So if you are in college you decide whether the reason you are studying is to pass the time or for a definite reason/goal. I would say stick to your goal so that there is no confusion along the way.

The stranger thing COULD work if your brave enough to try it, might be fun, interesting, exciting. Obviously it could be an utter disaster also.

Can I make a suggestion? Try joining an online dating site if you feel the time is right for you. Create your own profile i.e some anonymous facts about yourself and read about what others are like. If you find someone that sounds interesting YOU decide whether or not to go the next step. See where it takes you. Be wise though. Whether you're using the net or not, some people just want to use you. This will be rough especially on the emotions. Hope this helps.
oh man..ill give you the real deal...and give you some rules

1. dont get in a serious relationship

a. wastes all your dang money

b. you could be meeting even more people

c. everything you liked about them ends when they get comfortable

2. Just hang out

a. ask a girl to do something in a group and act like your just buds..throws them completely off...none of this oh i like you, your pretty etc.

b. just keep hanging out with them and dont make any commitments..that girl will stay around as long as u want..might be a "friend" but she'll always be there waiting for you to make the move

3. Its your schedule, not theirs

a. if they want you to do something and you already have plans tell them no, you are your first priority, dont always be available

4. Just keep meeting more girls

a. you will meet many more peoepl and will soon have a reputation as a person who knows a lot of women and can talk to them too.

b. its much more fun this way I PROMISE

All of this especially applies in college when u get there...except you will be able to follow these rules more because you will realize that young women today are worthless (parents spoiled the heck out of them)....just waiting to marry someone to suck the money out of them..and when you realize this it gets REALLY easy.

I know all this because I was a sappy romantic that got steamrolled until I got to college and figured it all out. Now Im a senior and my last gf is about to be in playboy, and the girl I talk to the now is as good looking as her...and I always have those extra "friends" around that I know have little crushes

Good luck kid
I think dating must be when a person is financially stable and matured enough to handle any kind of relationship....Cause dating is not something that any person must consider as a joke,,,its the very first step of showing your love to someone that youre so interested with
Actually dating is the first step to marriage. When you are dating someone you are simply courting them, and getting to know them better so you can find out if you want to be with that person for the rest of your life. Age 18 is an excellent age for dating. By then you should have the necessary necessities for dating, such as a car, house(apartment etc.), and money.
There is no age about dating you date only when you feel ready.
Not until age 16, and then only in a group situation at first. Safety first should be your watch-word.

Good luck.