What does dating mean to you?

Question

some people believe if you aren’t dating for marriage, you’re dating for heartbreak.
Other say ratings just for fun and experiences.
For me, I’ve dated long enough to know what I want. 
Right now there’s this guy I’ve been going out with, and I can’t wrap it around my head that if we aren’t dating for long term/potentially marriage, then I’m just loving someone I know won’t be in my future and that  just pops up in my head everytime.
 And it’s not a good feeling. I know someday I’ll marry the one for me, but do any of y’all have any words of encouragement? Should I just do it? Even if the guy isn’t dating for long term? Will I just set myself up for heartache? I really don’t know anymore how I can fall in love with someone knowing they could be completely out of my life in maybe a week, month or year or so.

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To me dating means just going on dates with people but you’re not in a committed relationship with them. Dating for me is getting to know the person to see if I want to get in a relationship with them or if it’s something that’s going to be just casual. When you’re in a relationship it should be with the goal of going long term with that person, or els you’re just wasting your time. That’s my opinion. Just be upfront and ask him what his intentions are and where he’s at with all this.

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For me dating was the process to see if I could marry that person. I don't understand dating for the fun of it. If you do. you do you. I don't care just wasn't something I wanted any part if. I dated my ex for a year then broke up because I knew I couldn't marry him. I meet my husband and we started dating before we knew anything about each other ( I had barely learned his name). We dated 18 months and married. So yeah we didn't spend much time dating.  We dated with the intent to marry .

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Dating means you’re seeing more than one person 
Relationship means you are committed unless otherwise specified by both partners. 
For me, being in a relationship means I am committed but for right now I’m not sure the goal is marriage and kids because we’ve been together for a short time.

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When it comes to relationships/dating it’s important to talk and have conversations about what the others goals, expectations and wants are to see if you are compatible or on the same page. Like is he looking for a relationship, or company? Some people are working on other areas of their life and just don’t see themselves in a serious relationship ATM but still want to spend time with someone, do activities and have sex. They might have a job that could have them relocating in the near future, or want to feel like they can peruse other things without feeling like they are leading the other person on, or that they need to be included in the decision process for their future. Some people date to find “the one”. If you two are looking for different things, or are trying to fill different rolls in life right now, this is the end of the road. If you stay on it, there will be heartache. Don’t ignore what someone tells you hoping that they will change their mind.

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For me dating is with one person who I could potentially marry. So I always tell them straight up that I want to be married and have kids. If they didn’t have that goal then they weren’t it. 
When  my boyfriend and I started dating , I literally asked a few days into the relationship if he would want marriage and kids in the future. I also asked how many he wanted.

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I suppose you could ask him what his intentions are generally. 
Although I don't know if it's early to ask about your relationship specifically. 
For me, I don't commit to a relationship unless I see a future. If im not committed, im having fun/experiences. I don't care about marriage, but if I commit to an official relationship, im not sure if it will last, but I see the possibility.

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