If youre dating when youre not ready for a relationship, have an end goal that doesnt compromise you or the people youre seeing. You can date without being ready for a relationship so long as you know that eventually you do want to be in one. Empty dating is simple, stupid, and extremely damaging. Dont do it.

How do you date someone youre not ready for a relationship?

INSIDER spoke with relationship expert and columnist April Masini about what to do when your partner wants to take things slower than you had in mind.Accept reality.Let your partner know what you want.Be open to compromising.Give yourself a margin of time to make a decision.Check yourself.Take every factor into account.More items •1 Feb 2019

How do you tell if a girl is not ready for a relationship?

12 Obvious Signs Youre Dating Someone Who Isnt Ready For A Real RelationshipTheyre Hard To Nail Down, Even For Casual Plans. They Love Unbridled Spontaneity. They Dont Give You Any Idea That The Relationship Might Progress. Theyve Been Perpetually Single Or Have Had Lots Of Short Relationships. Theyre Broken-Hearted.More items •Jun 24, 2015