Are you a Serial Dater?

September 6, 2008

The more, the merrier

If multi-tasking is the order of the day for the women of the world, then it comes as a little surprise, that they apply this skill in their love lives too! Multiple dating among women who are not committed in a serious relationship is no longer an alien practice. Rimona Ellis, a 26-year-old says, Knowing more men is better. You get to select the best and you dont repeat your dating mistakes when you meet the perfect guy. Its a trial and error method. Laughs Carolyn, 23, who multiple dated for sometime, When I was multiple dating it was for the sheer idea of having a backup whenever I wanted to go out.

Is the habit hard to give up?

Does multiple dating lead to promiscuity? Well, it depends on what your intentions are... If going out with different men is just to gauge who will make a good life partner, then it shouldnt have a negative effect. But if this is done to get the best of all worlds, then it will definitely translate to promiscuity.

As Rasika Nair, 22, a serial dater confesses, In-between meeting different guys, I met the man I wanted to have a serious relationship with. But I would end up comparing him with my other dates. It took me time to realise that no man can just be good. This is a common challenge faced by women who multiple date... Dating too many men makes you compare your relationships which can lead to a major emotional turmoil.

Should I do it?

In the World of early divorces and ready-to-cook meals, multiple dating does have many takers. Barbara, 27, who used to multiple date points out, Multiple dating is like bargain shopping. You try and get the best deal. But swinging from one relationship to the other should not be a regular trait. The repercussions maybe anxiety or depression because they dont take themselves and their emotions seriously. So, while multiple dating is not a complete no-no, especially while moving on from a bad break-up, make sure you know where to draw the line.

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