[stanmatt]

Is it okay to date around many women before choosing the one, I am thinking of just hanging out with them but no sex or intimacy so as not to hurt their feelings.

My last relationship was may of this year I got dumped and I can say I have moved on although I miss my ex from time to time and looking forward to be friends again with her in the future I sincerely believe someone new not my ex will be my ultimate happiness,

If its OK what are the precautions should I take? I am 26 by the way.

[Fr_Chuck]

This is the way it is suppose to be, date many, hang around and don't rush to start being with just one too soon

[stanmatt]

How do I handle a girl if ever it happens that she wants to be serious

[slapshot_oi]

if its OK what are the precautions should i take, I am 26 by the way

Of course it's okay, but it's never a good idea. You should date one woman at a time. Here's why:

In dating multiple women simultaneously, you will be unable to give 100% effort on each date. It's time consuming and expensive. And, if you have one failed date after another, it's discouraging.

Here are two likely scenarios:

• There is one date you really look forward to, and another that you've set up as a security measure. The security date is time and money wasted, or,
• You look forward to all dates, which, will drain you quickly and cause confusion as to who you ought to pick.

Going into a date half-heartedly may indicate to the woman that you're uninterested, when you actually are interested. You would, unwittingly, sabotage the date.

how do i handle a girl if ever it happens that she wants to be serious

If you date one woman at a time, then this isn't a problem, you can give her all the attention that she wants from you.

The moral: Always give your best effort, and you can only do that if you concentrate your efforts. This advice applies to everything in life, not just dating.

[momknowsbest]

Would you buy a house, or car or computer without shopping around and doing your research? Of course not, so why wouldn't you invest the same amount of time and energy finding a partner that you want to spend the rest of your life with?

Be honest with the women your are dating and let them know that you aren't ready for a serious relationship. Go out a lot and have some fun. If and when you meet the right one things will develop all by themselves.

[talaniman]

Talaniman Rule - Date them all! Short, fat, skinny or tall! 18 to 80, blind cripple, or crazy.

Keep it friends keep it real (honest) and have fun getting to know people.

[stanmatt]

Thanks to all your answers, this one girl she is really a great career woman said she really likes me which is good I really admire her but I think 4 months after a break up is still really fresh for me to be in a serious relationship