To me, dating and relationships are two very different things. Dating is something to do not for romance but for entertainment. It is a way to find people with similar interests and have a good time...maybe a lot of sex too, but that should be secondary. I look for people that are on the same page. The goal is just to have a fun date and nothing more. If that leads to more fun dates; amazing! If it is a one and done; that's ok too. It is always about managing expectations.
You already figured out the hardest part which is that you should have romantic relationships that developed with people you spent time with. If you end up friends with someone you dated; great success! Maybe that develops into a relationship or maybe not. Just manage your expectations and assume you are both there to have a good time and nothing more.
To me, dating and relationships are two very different things. Dating is something to do not for romance but for entertainment. It is a way to find people with similar interests and have a good time...maybe a lot of sex too, but that should be secondary. I look for people that are on the same page. The goal is just to have a fun date and nothing more. If that leads to more fun dates; amazing! If it is a one and done; that's ok too. It is always about managing expectations.
You already figured out the hardest part which is that you should have romantic relationships that developed with people you spent time with. If you end up friends with someone you dated; great success! Maybe that develops into a relationship or maybe not. Just manage your expectations and assume you are both there to have a good time and nothing more.
PS: I love this loosely related clip.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WpVyEbgtrvI