Is being a 'dater' really an enviable thing?
In the past month, I have had multiple friends tell me that they envy my lifestyle going on dates. My question is why has being a dater become an enviable trait? Simply put, a dater is someone who goes on a lot of dates. Does that sound like fun? Maybe it depends on who you're dating. Don't get me wrong dating can be this exciting, enjoyable, and invigorating experience. In the past month I have had dates where I go for coffee, hiking, swimming at a waterfall, or just watching a movie at a guys house (yes actually watching a movie). However, I am at the point in my life where I would much rather be going on these dates with the same person in a serious relationship rather than struggling through a different date with a different guy every time. For me, dating comes with a lot of stress. What do you wear? What do you do? Do you kiss on a first date? Do you do more than kiss on a first date? I get so nervous going on dates that my stomach is literally in knots; you get