Dating more than one person

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Registered: 02-02-2006
Dating more than one person
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Mon, 02-06-2006 - 11:39am

What does everyone think about dating more than one person at the same time?
Is it more acceptable nowadays to do that?
Also, do you feel that you should let the other person know that you are dating someone else as well?

Your thoughts about these are greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 02-06-2006 - 1:20pm

More acceptable than when? It's always been fine, so long as you haven't made any commitments with anyone to be exclusive. Heck, back in the 50s and 60s, you didn't date just one person until you agreed to "go steady" with one guy, and that could take months!

I always assume the other person is dating other people until we've specifically discussed and agreed to exclusivity, and no, I don't say anything about dating other people unless I'm asked, in which case of course I'm honest (but I don't give details--I think it's tacky to bring up other dates).

For me, personally, it's not comfortable to date more than one person once I'm sexually involved with someone so I generally limit physical contact until we reach the point of deciding to date exclusively. But that's something that each person has to decide for themselves.

Sheri

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Registered: 04-15-2003
Thu, 02-09-2006 - 1:23pm
Be honest and respectful of everyone concerned - and always use protection!
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Registered: 09-16-2003
Fri, 02-10-2006 - 8:05am
It is fine to date more than one person. However, I agree with sheri, when we become intimate, I could not have sex with and date both of them. Of course that is for everyone to decide.