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The virtual dating age, which has provided numerous ways of finding an instant date, has added a new species of addicts to the scene: Obsessive daters.
Apparently, the sense of euphoria that comes with dating is so strong that there are people who have begun consuming dates on a regular basis in unimaginable quantities. Although a little more expensive than cigarettes, the real addicts say it is even more satisfying than chocolate.
It's easy to detect dating addicts: Contrary to regular singles, who immediately get worked up at the sound of the word "date" and have to undergo mental preparations prior to a blind date, dating addicts have vast experience in first date etiquette.
They even make several dates in tandem, adding more and more notches to their belts. They are unable to break the addiction to the stupefying experience involved in the process.
The overpowering excitement involved in getting to know a new person is what motivates them and they enjoy spending their lives looking for "their other half."
According to Dr Eran Hayut from the Department of Education and Psychology at the Open University, intensive dating stems from a number of reasons, some of which are positive and some negative.
"On the one hand, some people are simply highly motivated to go on dates. They are driven by positive energies, they enjoy dating and enjoy meeting new people, which is great."
On the other hand warns Hayut, there are those who regard dating as "playing as many women" as possible, only to prove they are able and attractive enough.
In addition, frequent dating could stem from fear of commitment or lack of self confidence in taking a relationship further.
So if you fall into this category, you would do well to examine where the motivation stems from. Next, you should decide to take things a little easier, to work on you specific problems, but moreover don't forget that the love of your life could be sitting on the other side of the table.
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