Is this ok?

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I was wondering from you guys perspectives. Is it ok, to casually date around, dating more then one person at once. When things start to get serious with someone, you focus on one person and stop dating the other people.

As long as they know where they stand I don't see a problem with that.

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Be very, very up front and direct about it. Make sure that there's nothing that could possibly surprise them, nothing they could 'find out' that would make them feel bad. There should be little to nothing you have to hide.
In that case, you will have done nothing wrong.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

I don't see anything wrong about that. Just be careful in setting their expectations, though.

I agree with the others; as long as both of you know and are ok with it then it's morally ok.

However, if you date other people behind their back, that's very unfair. You should also let them know how long you plan to do this for and if/when you stop dating other people too, just out of basic respect.

It does depend on how long you have been 'dating' for. I personally think it's unfair to carry on like this for too long. It seems a bit like you're trying to have your cake and eat it, and that's not very fair on the other person. It can't be great for their self esteem knowing that after X amount of weeks, you're still actively looking for a 'better deal'.

I personally wouldn't be happy with the situation at all, and would probably dump anyone trying to 'date around' or 'take a break', but that's just me.

I'm with everyone on that one, be upfront then you won't end with a sticky apple

Being friends with someone is usually a good place to start, you'll know a person better before making 1st base move.

Then again, it depends on your comfort zone.

All the best.