When Should I start dating

[Meliodas]

I am currently 18 years old  right now . Do you guys think that i should start dating , i haven't dated anyone yet , neither am i rush to do it. I think right now I should focus on studies and building a career etc. The Reason I  am asking this question is because i want to ask , if i dont start dating/relationships now , will it be too late after establishing a career , or should i start now ? the other reason i think i shouldnt date is not because i dont want to , i think it will distract  me and i am also really introverted etc.
 

So when should i start dating?

[Leo Gura]

The longer you wait the harder it will get to learn.

[Meliodas]

1 minute ago, Leo Gura said:

The longer you wait the harder it will get to learn.

but isnt this the time to build the foundation for a good career etc ? Dating and learning pickup takes alot of time and energy investment , you cant really deny that , can you ? isn't waiting  a good option?

is there a way to manage both building a solid career + relationships , because most relationships i see around me require one of the partners to invest alot of time and money  on the other person and it really bothers me and makes me think that relationships are a waste of time . One of my friends keep messaging her gf all the time , thinks about her most of the time , wastes precious money on her  and in return she gives her sex , as tempting as it sounds i dont think this a good deal . that friend of mine is really wasting his time when he needs to investing time to build skills , dont  you think so ?

[Leo Gura]

It's a tradeoff. Depends on your priorities.

[Gregory1]

Relationships (not just intimate) are the most important thing in life. 

They are not about money, they are not about worshipping, they are not about trading goods. (Of course that doesn't mean unhealthy relationships don't exist)

Find friends, guys and girls, people you love, people woth whom you can share, people who make your life worth living.

The only way you could define what YOU are is through others. Don't be stupid and waste your life sololey on meaningless things such as money, career and status. However, don't ignore them either, find the middle way.

Think about it, really be truthful and honest ablout it. Is there a better way to live?

[Federico del pueblo]

3 hours ago, Meliodas said:

So when should i start dating?

Now.

Include it in an overall balanced life.

[Bando]

@Meliodas Stop thinking of it as dating look at it as learning to get better relationships with people in general, being a social person. Your 18 you could do fuck all for the next 4 years and you'll only be 22 enjoy life

[Tancrede Pouyat]

You're 18, so I'm assuming you're finishing up high school, or starting college. This is generally a good time, you have plenty of time to study and still go out on a decently regular basis. Obviously studying will come first but you still definitely have enough time to go out and socialise.

[Loving Radiance]

4 hours ago, Federico del pueblo said:

Now.

Include it in an overall balanced life.

3 hours ago, Bando said:

@Meliodas Stop thinking of it as dating look at it as learning to get better relationships with people in general, being a social person. Your 18 you could do fuck all for the next 4 years and you'll only be 22 enjoy life

2 hours ago, Tancrede Pouyat said:

You're 18, so I'm assuming you're finishing up high school, or starting college. This is generally a good time, you have plenty of time to study and still go out on a decently regular basis. Obviously studying will come first but you still definitely have enough time to go out and socialise.

Couldn't agree more.

Godspeed @Meliodas