May the truth,

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Well I'm not in my 20s but I dont think my viewpoint has changed.

I've never been interested in ons, ever just not me. As for you saying r only if thats what you want then absolutely dont compromise and again no it isn't confronting it will put off casuals but thats not what our gg is looking for so fine. Absolutely reasonable in my opinion for the right person.

Your dating question, for the right person as many dates, days, months as they needed to feel comfortable is the only honest answer.

Platonic dating seems to depend on the country, the uk is nowadays split between the us format of lots of dates with nothing happening (american buddies correct me here) and the (much) younger generation being very very casual at going much further at the first chance. I think there is a generational change in the late teens to mid twenties groups. This is not something I'd ever have to worry about though

I'd say gg if you're happy as you are dont worry too much, dont beat yourself up on hesitating just take it slow and find who you need in your life. H or someone new, if they're right they will be who you need and respect your needs and requirements.