Spiral - to clarify what I mean - this isn't a judgment, just a question ... a more precise parsing of the term R ... to me, what you're describing is what I would define as an interlude - something light, fun and definitely not long term.
Something most of us (if we were ruthlessly honest about it) would be more comfortable experiencing when first dipping a toe in the dating pool (or puddle)
Hope that is more clear.
M 20+ T25+ S ~15.5 (BD) BD 4/6/15 D 12/23/16
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