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Successful casual dating - how does it work?

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PlightOfTheConchords · 22/06/2020 20:31

I am pretty new to dating. I met my ex just before my 20th and we were together over 12 years. Split end of last year. I have no intention of anything serious right now - it’s too early.

I recently posted about breaking up with a 4 month casual because he didn’t have enough time for me (not his words, his actions). I didn’t want all the time but it had been over a month and he flaked on plans (again) so that didn’t suit me anymore.

So am I wanting too much? I’m looking for someone who wants to go out once-twice a fortnight, get drinks/ go to events, etc. Go back to each other’s houses and be able to be light friends - share funny memes occasionally etc. but only text a couple of times a week. Nothing heavy. Is this unrealistic? My casual did all I wanted, bar the timeframes.

I’m back on the swiping game but I want to get my expectations right this time. Is that a reasonable thing to outlay?

If you’ve had a casual relationship, how did you get it right?

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Fromablokespoint · 24/06/2020 14:45

Are you clear in your profile.

My profile a few years ago was very clear about this and managed to have a year of fairly casual dating before a casual date stopped being casual - she's fabulous!

You do not mention if you want a casual sexual relationship - if not there are quite a few good "find friends" apps.

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