what’s something people enjoy in dating but feel uncomfortable admitting?
  • 1476 points nomorehersky

    The early attention and validation before things get serious

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  • 232 points cutielandia

    Enjoying being pampered or chased more than they admit.

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    25 points lmayh

    Those first few weeks-months are always so fun.

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  • 1682 points Black_Market_Gypsy

    The excitement, the unknown, what it might lead to or not

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    265 points GUMBHIR

    Dating lets people feel special without committing to being serious yet.

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    201 points AuroraVixenX

    Everything new is always boosting dopamine

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    132 points rawhidden

    i love this. but if i can find someone where it remains exciting, i know he’s a keeper

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    31 points MBBIBM

    So, a finger in the butt?

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  • 429 points Boring-Zucchini-176

    Someone asking about your day, interested in getting to know you and all that stuff

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  • 797 points Captain_Blak

    Not having feelings for someone until something clicks

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    310 points AuroraVixenX

    this is how me and my boyfriend got together, literally friends for years, nothing ever happened, no feelings at all, and one day it felt like we just both like each other, 1 year together now🥰

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    52 points Captain_Blak

    Congratulations

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    40 points Rancid_Reindeer

    Literally same! My bf and I were close friends for 6+ years. We didn't start being attracted to each other until around the time we started going out. I'm going to be moving in with him soon!

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    5 points Remarkable_Winter-26

    Similar situation now almost at 4 years it genuinely so wholesome

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    2 points magus678

    Did either of you have a career change around that time?

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    37 points makjspen

    The main thing after this date, if this person is clearly not your type, is not to think "it was a waste of time." Instead, you should be glad you didn't feel that nagging feeling before the meeting and were able to have a good time before realizing you weren't meant to be

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    36 points Separate-Simple-5101

    If it clicks, it clicks. If not, no amount of effort helps...

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    -5 points Adventurous_Coat_987

    I

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    1 points ShouldBeeStudying

    What is an example of this?

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  • 558 points Malkupp

    The validation that comes from dating someone conventionally attractive. Nobody wants to sound shallow, but let's be real, that little ego boost when your friends are like "damn, how'd you pull that?" feels pretty good. It shouldn't be the main thing, obviously, but it's a perk people pretend doesn't exist.

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  • 294 points Keira_F

    I think, a little bit of possessiveness. We’re all taught to be super chill and secure, but secretly, it feels really good when someone makes it clear they don't want to share you. Obviously there's a line where it becomes controlling or toxic, but that "you're mine" energy is weirdly validating.

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    57 points GhostWCoffee

    I absolutely love a woman with a tad of possessiveness. I find it so hot and heartwarming that a woman has that ''back off, he's mine!'' attitude.

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    3 points AccomplishedCamel459

    Some degree of possessiveness (I don't mean controlling or insecure behavior) would come with a monogamous relationship, whether we like to admit it or not

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  • 254 points honeycocodreams

    Some people lowkey love being chased even if they act annoyed.

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    28 points Technical-Swing7336

    especially when they say, no I will not give you my # stop following me! they're just playing shy

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    68 points TheElusiveShadow

    You know you've truly won them over when you get that restraining order against you.

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  • 55 points Onychinus_Queen

    Equal efforts.

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  • 47 points [deleted]

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    12 points rawhidden

    until you get catfished lol. but i agree the beginning is super exciting!

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    7 points Top-Candle-5481

    It happens! Especially the pictures from 3-5 years ago when they were way hotter. Or they’re larger than their pics would have had you believe.

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    3 points ironaddict366

    Even better...

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    1 points Wild_Marker

    Or smaller. Like, way smaller. Like "and my axe!" smaller.

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    9 points Carrera1107

    Really? First dates are a chore for me at this point.

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    7 points Snip3

    I think the secret is not getting specifically excited for any first date. It's just an opportunity to meet another person, which should be potentially fun in and of itself. Let your feelings develop after meeting them, in whatever direction they choose to go. All I was looking for out of a date was a story-the worst dates were the boring ones!

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    2 points [deleted]

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    1 points Snip3

    You'll find it again, just usually not when you're expecting it!

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  • 345 points Kalium

    First dates generally suck. There's an incredible amount posturing and evaluation as you try to figure out if this is a person you want to spend more time with while you carefully control how much of yourself you show. It's exhausting.

    I mean, sure, in theory it's exciting. There's all this dramatic tension about how cool and interesting this new and unknown person could be, but I find that it's generally not as exciting as it was when I was 20-something.

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    91 points Comics4Cookies

    I completely agree. Every first date ive ever had has been tense and awkward. Even my ex-husband, our first date was odd. I always expect to have a not-so-great time, and as long as there weren't any red flags to give the person another chance.

    But the last first date I went on was nothing like that. In all my 34 years ive never felt so comfortable with someone the moment I met them. It was surreal. Im still blown away and its two months later. We are officially a couple and I couldnt be happier. Im admittedly still leery, but so far so good! Good first date is a good sign and actually possible! Who knew??

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    18 points VinceMcMeme711

    I completely agree. Every first date ive ever had has been tense and awkward.

    This is why i'm normally alright with sleeping together on the first date 🤣

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    14 points Jellyfish1297

    I enjoyed nearly all of my first dates

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    4 points Kalium

    Then you have been blessedly lucky.

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  • 105 points barryleung168

    A little bit of jealousy or possessiveness. Obviously not the toxic kind, but just enough to know they’re afraid of losing you

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  • 26 points No-Adhesiveness-7017

    Feeling good when someone clearly prioritizes them, even if it’s a little clingy.

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  • 22 points Sexypolina

    Honestly… I think a lot of people enjoy doing little “petty” things in dating but feel awkward admitting it. Like checking your partner’s text patterns, seeing how long it takes them to reply, or getting a tiny thrill from sending a slightly mysterious message just to see their reaction.It’s harmless, a little gamey, but people usually feel weird admitting they actually like that part of the chase.

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  • 92 points SomeGuyInSanJoseCa

    Using MM-DD-YYYY format with local time when using dates instead of ISO 8601 in UTC time.

    Yeah, your logs say 2025-12-13T06:30:00Z, we all know that's the correct way to do it. But we all just say 10:30AM today.

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    7 points Bumblebee-777

    Underrated comment

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    5 points CoffeeList1278

    And the ISO format is honestly so much straight forward and better understandable.

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  • 40 points Bwomprocker

    Finally being able to rip that fart that I had been holding in for hours. 

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  • 12 points Ill-Imagination-5715

    I don't know if it's enjoyed but something that doesn't bother is when no one has anything to say, that "uncomfortable silence" as some say, we are just people in the process of getting to know each other, it's a good thing to see how each one reacts

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  • 26 points Emergency_Answer_537

    Sex and how many partners

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    15 points rawhidden

    this one is true lol, i feel like there isnt as much pressure on the guy tho right??

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    1 points D3nzelCrocker

    Honestly I don’t understand why this is such an important metric for people. I accept that most people have a “sl*t era” (both genders) where they experiment while single and have sex with various and sometimes many different partners. It’s part of growing up and learning what you like. I rather have a partner that has had some experience both sexually and in relationships / dating. It helps them know what they like. And if you’re sexually incompatible they’ll notice it early on. To me it’s not a measure of worth in any way (as a male). And if a woman would judge me on my “body count” I’d find it shallow, regardless of its 1 or 50 or anything in between 

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  • 21 points XROOR

    A high school classmate really blossomed in college and I would message her and take her out but she said she only went on dates to get a free meal.

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  • 7 points ikissedyou

    For me, it's liking the other person on the first date, but I'm too shy to admit it right away. Am I the only who feels this way?

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  • 3 points Sativa_Ke

    Getting to know someone and literally every piece of them - it’s exciting getting to know someone

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  • 3 points CowardlyOctopie

    Talking about themselves for a lot of people

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  • 3 points CherryBunnyxoxoo

    The validation

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  • 3 points Lower_Director2512

    the validation no one wants to admit it, but feeling wanted is addictive.

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    1 points Holiday-Safe1234

    Yeah I can see how that sounds addictive lol

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  • 3 points Menjelnegerek1

    Not knowing anything about the person besides what they look like. What you don't know can't annoy you and can't turn you off.

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  • 15 points phantom_gain

    Finger in the bum

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  • 9 points QuietRulrOfEvrything

    Dude here.

    I like when the lady is sexually aggressive with me every once and a while. She wants a good romp in the bedroom, bathroom or living room? Come at me half naked or fully nude and claim me like a bull that wandered too far away from his pasture...then RIDE ME!!

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  • 2 points Alisiasissy

    Fun and behaviour like a child. No seriousness

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  • 2 points helpforme2

    He accepts me as a crossdresser

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  • 2 points JessyBird11

    Introducing my pets to them… Maybe that’s weird but I will know if they are a good person or not based on how they respond.

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  • 2 points notlikeothergirlies

    PDA

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  • 4 points The_Philosophied

    Gender roles

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  • 6 points NaughtyFitTeacher

    The variety. It can be fun to date multiple people and that’s pretty taboo in our society.

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    14 points Tszemix

    You date multiple people mostly because you end up feeling no connection to them

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  • 3 points turnthetides

    Getting attention from other people while you’re in a relationship

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  • 1 points CryptoFisting

    People secretly love making their date a bit jealous that ego boost when they see an ex’s like. Feels hot… but admitting it? Me? Never!

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  • 1 points Photo_the_Protogen

    Dating… did it one time and haven’t dated anyone in years.

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  • 1 points SecurityExcellent798

    I don’t want a shared life, mixed finances, marriage, kids etc.

    I’m sexually active and won’t be monogamous.

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  • 1 points Taymaz85

    I think they like the early attention and more attention than willing to do but they afraid to say it

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  • 0 points Dickin_son

    Accidental creampies

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  • -1 points stiffcardboardbox

    no commitments. when you say it your branded as someone with out feelings that cares for sex only.

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    5 points Vycrumus

    Cause you probably do lol

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    -1 points stiffcardboardbox

    Dating. For example dating 3 or 4 girls for example but no commitments to any just one single person

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  • -8 points GrookeyGrassMonkey

    ..any answer I have people will legitimately tell me they disagree

    ...I'm a bit of a weird one

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    4 points rawhidden

    too curious, pls tell us :)

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    8 points WeNeedFewerMods

    Based on his comment history he likes girls to dress him up in their clothes and humiliate him.

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    1 points GrookeyGrassMonkey

    That's not true!

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    -8 points GrookeyGrassMonkey

    no comment

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    1 points GrimeyScorpioDuffman

    Now I’m curious

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    0 points rawhidden

    ikr we need an answer!!

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    1 points Cort985

    I'm weird too and am curious what comes to mind for you

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    1 points rawhidden

    i wanna hear urs now too lol

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    -1 points Cort985

    I'm currently drawing a blank 😅 but if something should come to mind later then I'll come back to comment

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