Avoidant Dater Advocates For Relationship 'Expiration Date', Sparks Debate on Committed Romance

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Oct 29, 2023 8:00 PM EDT

Ask a hundred different people what they want out of a relationship, and they'll probably give a hundred different answers. However, one of the themes that would remain a constant is that of honesty. Even those who are not good at practicing what they preach usually desire to know where they stand in the vulnerable matters of the heart. 

That being said, sharing our true feelings is not always what everybody wants to hear. Also, it's got to be considered in the context of what the other person wants, unlike a recent opinion that has prompted mixed reactions on Twitter. One person took to the platform to claim they were "called crazy" after telling someone they were seeing that they didn't think it would work out long term, but they were still willing to date for "a few years".

While some applauded this radical honesty, others saw this point of view as nothing short of deranged. Casual dating doesn't often last more than several months.

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    Gesture - rxmsxy @rxmsxy Follow would yall date with an expiration date? i told somebody i was dealing with that we weren't gonna work long term but i would be down for dating for a few years & i was called crazy
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    Azure - edris @supremxe • 3d Replying to @rxmsxy A few years is much friend Q1 27 ♡32 rxmsxy @rxmsxy • 3d no it's notttt it's a blip ₁8,088
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    Organism - $$$ @seezusthekid .3d Replying to @rxmsxy i personally wouldn't but i wouldn't be opposed to being friends or hooking up even. i don't see the point in getting invested if it's not going anywhere lol Q1 12 ♡75 ₁6,898 ● rxmsxy @rxmsxy 3d so much learning can happen on that journey tho
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    Font - Kil @kiruaforger .3d Replying to @rxmsxy That's very funny that you said that out loud- I don't personally find issue with that bc I think similarly and would say it out loud but some ppl are uncomfortable with certain truths being vocalized so forwardly- I personally would laugh and agree if someone said that to me! Q2 27 ₁15K 8 82 ● rxmsxy @rxmsxy 3d like if relationships are experiences why not just have the experience???
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    Font - JC @jordancortez_-2d Granted, nothing lasts forever and that's okay.. but to consciously agree to being a placeholder (for a few years at that) to someone who sees no future with you is insane.
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    Font - bk @uncooljerk . 2d an normal expiration date would be "i like this person but they're moving away in a few weeks/months so we are just enjoying each other's company for now", not "i will date you for years, build a strong connection and bond but not once will i picture a future with you"
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    Font - skeen @scenerieslol. 2d my question is how is a few years not long term...?
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    Plant - princess @pillageprincess - 2d no, if we're not fully devoted to each other, growing old, and dying together- don't even look in my direction or i'll kms
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    Font - G @freckles_g. 2d You had me in the first half, but a few YEARS?? That is long term! I can date someone with a weeks/months expiration date, but you expect someone to love you for YEARS and be okay knowing they're gonna lose you someday?? At any moment you could drop them for someone new?! Bffr
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    Smile - Breathing @icup_everyday • 2d a few years isn't long term? everyone is no that's like "oh the Honesty insane 11
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    Facial expression - nia @blackverucasalt - 2d dating is in the gutter y'all are fully functioning like supervillains when y'all get in that dating pool no thanks
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    Font - ashawo brodosexua... @nonymouslia Follow this makes sense cause there are people who would be fun to date but you know you're definitely not gonna marry
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    Font - onions&&bread @onionsandtoast Follow i get a "just for the summer" or like over winter break fling but a few YEARS is absolutely flabbergasting
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    Head - pris @pwiscila . 2d not to be shady but what purpose could this possibly serve that being single would not
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    Font - afro-arakkii leo s... @arakkisuperstar Follow a few years is crazy to me idk like this is something i would entertain for a few months at most but u r NOT about to get me caught up for years knowing ur gonna leave me
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    Font - @BobbyKingDeal - 2d Bobby a nut case if you will
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    Mammal - HUNCHO @iamchrislee_.2d So you don't see us working long term, but you wanna date me for a few years....then randomly tell me it's over when you ready...after a few years.
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    Smile - willow @wiwiiowow Follow i will never understand people who don't date for marriage
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    Smile - Steppa FigH @MUHLEEK12. 3d Replying to @rxmsxy A short-term contract and possible renewal after 2 years don't sound bad if you ask me
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    Font - SZA's grandma @elonmuskyballs Follow Replying to @rxmsxy hate to break it to you but a few years is long term
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