Would you guys say that getting a dog before trying out dating is a sign I've given up on love? I'm seriously thinking of getting one at this point.

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Go on a date.
Have a bad time.
Then get a dog.

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What if the dog turns out to be your one true love? You can't miss out on this chance, man.

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You can't just put your entire life on hold until you 'find romantic love.'

Or at least you shouldn't.

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No. I got a cat last June, and haven't dated anyone.

Getting a dog is just a sign that you want a dog. Get a dog if you want a dog, but don't give up on dating. Hell, dog parks are a good place to be social and at least you'll talk to other people and that's certainly a good thing.
Or I may have misread your post.
Any way, if you can care for a dog I don't see any stigma in just getting a dog.

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I am not sure I like what this might be implying.

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I don't think so.
However, I'm 20, and I have no intentions of doing either.
And no, I have not dated before.

7929351 Inb4

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Ugh....
Not her.

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'Been around pets all my life and had only one date. It doesn't really matter beyond what loneliness you want to fill.