When two people go out together because they are or want to be in aromanticrelationship, this is often calleddating. When someone goes on a date, they try to do things that both people will like doing: watching amovie, eating in arestaurant, drinking in apub,bar orcafé, etc.
Dating can be done with both new people and people one already is in a relationship with. A first date lets people decide whether they are interested in that person, while dates after that are done to try and build the relationship.
There are commercial services to help people find people that they might want to go on a date with: dating services or introduction services. On theInternet, there aredating sites that allow people to find people who they might want to date. There are some online communities that oppose dating, such as MGTOW. When someone gives up on dating, it is sometimes calledtaking theblack pill.[1]
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