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9 Signs You Should Watch Out For A Serial Dater
By: Kratika Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:38:25
If you’re not sure what a serial dater is, it’s when someone goes out on tons and tons of dates but never really gets into a relationship. They’re either really incapable of commitment or something’s serially wrong with them. This is why it’s important to spot the serial dater signs before you take the relationship further and end up falling for them.
You might be thinking that only guys can be serial dates, but this can also be true for women. If you like to keep things very traditional on your dates and have the man pay for the meal, you may run into some girls who just like to get some free food out of the whole ordeal.
Why would you want to waste your time getting to know someone only to have them not want to pursue a relationship at all? It’s not only annoying, it’s also rude. Obviously, if the person has something very undesirable about them, you can’t really call it a waste of time.
You didn’t know. However, there are some ways to tell if the person you’re talking to or going out with is a serial dater. Pay attention to these serial dater signs and you might end up saving yourself a lot of time.
# They want to go on a date ASAP
Most serial daters want to date as much as possible. They’re not really there to get to know you so they’ll probably want to go for the date right away. So they really don’t care about taking things slow in getting to know you first.
They’ll skip steps just to get to the date part of your connection since that’s all that matters for a serial dater. If you find that after only a couple conversations they want a real date, they could be a serial dater.
# They avoid deep conversation
Serial daters just want to date. They don’t want to get to know you and that means they’ll avoid meaningful conversations. Most likely, they’ll keep the conversation simple. They’ll stick to light and easy conversations such as small talk and topics that prevent intimacy and connection.
You’ll especially be able to tell if this is the case if you try to talk about more complex matters and they just joke about it or change the conversation altogether.
# They don’t ask in-depth questions about you
They’re not looking for a real relationship and that means they don’t want to get to know you. If they’re a serial killer, it means they’re more interested in having fun rather than connecting with you.
Try not to take it too personally, as it’s just who they are. If they do ask questions about you, it tends to be superficial and light.
# You don’t know more than surface level information about them
In a way, this is connected to the point mentioned above. If they never ask you personal and meaningful questions, this also means they’d never share personal things about themselves.
So if you’re wondering what the serial dater signs are, this is a pretty important one. If they’re keeping you at arm’s length with such effort and dedication, it’s because they don’t want to build a connection with you.
# They won’t discuss their feelings for you
Why would they? Commitment isn’t in their nature, and you can’t change the facts. They might mention how they think you’re great and how good looking you are but do you know how they truly feel about you?
If not, they could be avoiding discussing it because they don’t want a relationship or anything deeper than a casual fling.
# They only ever want to have fun
Their mission is to only have fun and if you find yourself wanting more and having dates that are more intimate emotionally, you might be with a serial dater.
Dating them will never provide you with any emotional or mental intimacy just because they go out of their way to avoid that from happening. In all their dates, they just want to have fun.
# They’re focused on your physical relationship
You can
have a really great physical relationship with someone who only ever
wants to date and never get serious. This is because that’s all they
want. Since they can’t give you other forms of intimacy, it’s physical
intimacy they mainly focus on providing you.
This is so you’ll be
satisfied in keeping things casual without the emotional ties, but it’s
never enough. So don’t be surprised if a serial dater is good in bed –
it’s the only thing they have to give you, after all.
# They show signs of having commitment issues
You
may be wondering what the difference is, but it’s a big one. Figure out
if you love the fact that you’re in a relationship more than the actual
person. If so, it’s too soon to say I love you. Maybe you love the fact
that you’re not alone or you’re distracting your issues, but you don’t
love the person as they are.
You just love what the relationship
can provide you and the benefits you get out of it. So if this is the
case, then don’t say the words. It might just be attachment you’re
feeling and not love.
# They’re very charming
People
who only ever date are really good at it. They have tons of practice,
really. Obviously, anyone can be charming. Their charisma is something
they’re very good at showing people, which is why their dates tend to be
really fond of them.
Little do they know that they’re dating
someone incapable of commitment and anything serious. Of course, anyone
can be charming, so you have to be really sure they’re a serial dater
before you accuse them of one.