Er, I think we are well beyond dating. The above was just an example.
But in all honesty, I've never really "dated" anybody. I've always enjoyed having really good male buddies. I see it this way: With some buddies you end up getting very close and with a very few close and physical, then with some you even sign some contract with the state, although sometimes you have to unsign that contract with the state. But no matter what has transpired, they always were and always will be.....my buddies :-)