Everyone has a reason for dating. Not everyone has the same intentions for dating. Intentions are the most important facet of dating.  If you have one set of intentions and the other person has another set of intentions, problems will inevitably arise.  Below are some of the major dating intentions. Read through them and look to see where you may be on the list. Think about what each intention you have truly means. Search for people with the same intentions.  This may take time and energy, but anything worth having is worth spending the time seeking.

Companionship

Sex

Experience

Marriage

Recovery from a heartbreak

Loneliness

Happiness

Fulfillment

Pleasing family

Having a family

When you do meet someone that you are interested in spending more time with, figure out what your true intentions really are. Make sure you are both on the same page. If not, the relationship will be riddled with problems. Take your time and have patience. The better the intentions match, the more successful the relationship will generally be.