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How common is it to date multiple people at once?

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Louie Felix
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04/15/25 10:52pm
If you're dating multiple people, just be really upfront about it. I think it's absolutely acceptable to date multiple people; I don't advise sleeping with multiple people at the same time, but if you are, you should be very open and honest about it.
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wikiHow Editorial Team
04/15/25 9:52pm
Dating multiple people at once is increasingly common and can be a useful way to explore your options and learn more about yourself and your relationship needs. Dating a few people at the same time can also give you an opportunity to get to know each person better before eventually choosing one person to date. As long as everyone you're dating knows you're dating other people, and you're all practicing safe sex, it's okay to date multiple people if it feels right to you.
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04/16/25 3:45pm
It happens but it won't go well becuase it's too much pressure and one day it will come to an end and things will get rough and it will come down. You never know. You should not do it and it is quite not common but it happens though.
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04/28/25 7:10am
Every single person should have the opportunity to date freely… And as many people as you need to date to find the right person for you… It worked for me and I love it. That’s how I found Mr. Wright.
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