" dating "

 [ "dating" ]

1: the process by which you decide whether you hate the other person or not

  * e.g.,  ... I was dating Brian, but I actually decided that I hated him...so we stopped dating. 

 [ "dating" ]

1: when a man/woman goes out with another individual or many different people to configure compatibility. not having any clear commitment. it may be as short as a week or for many years. it is not a relationship

  * e.g.,  ... Amy is dating Jake and Peter. She does not know if she is ready for a relationship. 

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1: Of a couple, to be in the early stages of a relationship where they go out on dates to find out what each other is like, as a prelude to actually being a fully fledged couple.

  * e.g.,  ... James and Brenda where dating until James tried to fuck her on the third date. 

 [ "dating" ]

1: somewhere between fuck buddy and boyfriend

  * e.g.,  ... Ashley: So is he your FB or BF? Lisa: No we're dating... 

 [ "dating" ]

1: socially acceptable form of prostitution.

  * e.g.,  ... I spent a $30 for a movie, before the first base. A $50 for lunch, for the second base, and a $70 on a romantic dinner before we cut to the chase. 

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2: meeting

 [ "dating" ]

1: The modern day battlefield of romance where hearts are won and broken, the not-quite so version of chivalry and wooing, an interview for a lover; the lay down some time-and money and see if you get some candy routine; the progressed game of cat-and-mouse; the human courtship ritual; playing baseball for a home run.

  * e.g.,  ... Yeah, I've dated her several times. 1st time was flowers, a movie, and a nice dinner. The second time was a fancy dinner and tickets to an event. And on the third date we saw a movie again and, badda-bing-badda-boom, we had sex before the night was through. 

 [ "dating" ]

1:  To see someone.

  * e.g.,  ... I am dating Mike, he is a lot of fun. 

 [ "dating" ]

2:  To be with someone.

 [ "dating" ]

3:  To be "together".

 [ "dating" ]

4:  The action of doing any sort of various activities to gain acquiantance with someone romanically.

 [ "dating" ]

1: (1950s and 1960s) - The act of being in the company of someone of the opposite sex in a social situation. An ancient ritual baby boomer humans used to find a permanent life mate.

  * e.g.,  ... (1965)- Mother: "Are you dating anyone?" 

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2: (2000s) - A term to describe a relationship involving sex; fucking

  * e.g.,  ...  Daughter: "Not really, Mom. I have  

 [ "dating" ]

1: The process of wasting time with another one is infatuated or sexually attracted to, usually of the opposite sex. Most of the time, this takes the form of typical 'small talk', boring activities such as going out to dinner or to the movies, et cetera. This is usually to distract each other from the reality that they have nothing on their own, though usually women are more oblivious to this due to cultural norms. In real relationships, this can just be a form of killing time, because it's not really needed for any meaningful interaction. Typically, this lack of deeper bond is the reason why relationships split up, but the distractions keep it going for awhile so it's a big painful shitstorm when one or both parties realizes that fairyland is a fake place and that you have to WORK for a REAL relationship.

  * e.g.,  ... Most 'dating' is highly predictable and a complete waste of time. 

 [ "dating" ]

1: v. the act of entering into the domain of hell where the lost and the lonely go to get laid.

  * e.g.,  ... My bofriend dumped my now I must start...(sob sob blubber) dating.