Sure, I've stolen an old adage here and adapted it to suit my needs but that doesn't make it any less true. What many people seem to forget about dating is that it is a fun thing to do. It's not simple a means to an end. Dating doesn't have to be about finding "the one" and getting the ring and making the happily-ever-after life for yourself. Sure, it could be about that. But if that's all that you're after, you're missing out on an opportunity to completely enjoy all that the process of dating has to offer you.



Yes, dating can be stressful. But it's increasingly more so if you have only one goal in mind. If you make it a point to just think of going on dates and meeting new people as an enjoyable experience in and of itself, you significantly reduce the stress of the situation. You also open up your mind to having a much better experience. And to steal another saying that holds some truth, love happens when you aren't looking for it. By putting yourself out there with the mindset that you're just going to have a good time, you could be setting the stage for meeting those goals anyway.