In a recent online women’s forum, a questioner asked why some women only date for the sake of getting married, and the answers were honest and illuminating.
In a recent online women’s forum, a questioner asked why some women only date for the sake of getting married, and the answers were honest and illuminating.
More than a few women express their dislike of casual dating, finding the entire experience to be stress-inducing and exhausting. It’s hard to keep putting your energy into new people only to see them not reciprocate or be disinterested.
Numerous participants on the thread say they only date with marriage in mind because they don’t want to waste their time on something that isn’t leading to a commitment.
One person writes, “I eventually want to have kids and a regular family life, and there’s no point in wasting time with guys I don’t think can provide that for me.
Interest in casual dating wanes and is replaced by a motivation to seek more meaningful relationships that offer stability and companionship. Those are things you can’t find in someone you’re not serious about.
Another downside of casual dating, remarks one, is the potential risks to women, including unplanned pregnancies, wasted time, a rapidly closing fertility window, and lost youth, all without the reward of a committed relationship.