Why is everyone so obsessed with serious relationships?

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I'm not looking for a serious or deep relationship. I just want to date someone I'm physically attracted to and would have a good time with. I don't care if it won't last forever. I don't care if they're not my soulmate. I don't care if they accept the "real me."
I just notice that when I act like myself I attract sh***y people. What's wrong with changing myself a bit so I can attract a good short-term partner?

Because finding one person that is interested in me is so stressful. I don't want to have to go through this over and over again. I want someone I feel comfortable with who I can rely on.

I tend to fall deeply too and get quite attached when I do. I don't like losing people I care about.

I want someone to share the things I enjoy with.

Because you could end up getting hurt pretending to be someone you're not. Or you could hurt someone else when they find out you weren't who you really said you were.

It's up to you what you want to do, but there may be consequences you haven't thought about.

We all have to put our best foot forward when meeting someone for the first time- going for a job interview, etc. First impressions do count! I wouldn't encourage you to change who you are, but definitely bring out the more "socially acceptable" aspects of yourself in the beginning. Nothing wrong with that! As long as you are not completely trying to represent yourself as something you are not.

As for me, I can relate to what you are saying. i have never wanted a serious relationship. When I look around at all the people in serious relationships, they just seem miserable and pointless. I have always wanted a long term friendship/companionship, if that makes any sense. I'm not a very romantic person and those things make me uncomfortable. I would rather do fun things together, enjoy life and have a good time. I absolutely detest weddings as well! So unnecessary.

And don't worry about trying to change yourself a little bit at the beginning. You will come to discover that your partner is not all that great as they made themselves out to be either. (Not saying you are not a great person!) After a while, cracks start to show and people start to reveal their true selves. It's just a matter of whether people will still accept you at that point, and if you can deal with the possible rejection, then by all means, change your approach.

I think as one gets older they want a more serious relationship ending in possible marriage. You may not want one yet because you are young. I didn't think about those things either when I was in my early 20's.

Could you imagine the upset if it was suggested that someone who wanted a relationship was only looking for hook ups. They might take offense.

In a way it's easier to assume relationship cause people who want hook ups probably won't be offended.

I have no idea if I just made sense. It's late :'(

I wouldn't say I'm exactly looking for a hookup. I just want to date someone I enjoy spending time with. Someone I can actually be passionate about. Most of the people who are interested in someone like me aren't people I can be passionate about. When I'm older and looking for a long term partner things will probably be different. My "true self" will be someone who's worth loving. I'll also be able to attract people who will actually be attractive to me. With my current personality I just can't attract anyone who's attractive.

Yeah, potential partners with your mentality go on my "avoid at all costs" list very quickly. If you want a shallow and meaningless short-term relationship, then all the power to you. You may have difficulty finding the right person though.

I only wanted serious relationships at your age and I did meet the person I eventually married when I was 20 not that was intentional just happened now separated but that's not relevant.

I think sex is better anyway when you know the person. Is someone who wants a hook up that interested in pleasing the person their with or know how to properly? I can't see why they would.

But it's your life do what you think best

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