I’ve done some work in recent years and have adopted a more mindful approach where I try to consciously live in the present and enjoy life where I am at today. From what I’ve read and listened to this is deemed to be a healthy attitude.

Mindfulness tells me that the first date and the several that follow are really intended only to be simple, light and social. I believe these early dates should be “casual” with “no strings attached”. But those terms are loaded with other connotations that imply I don’t have intention for long term.

Essentially, I think dating life would be so much more fulfilling if we went on more first dates to discover who we click with in person rather than expecting to throw a bullseye with one dart.

Any way to say that I want to be this version of casual before long term commitment?