If you’ve dated someone as an adult who had their first relationship with you, you’ll understand why them younger relationships are important. Dating ppl who never had a serious relationship before you is the absolute worst.
Dating is not meant to last: It either ends in marriage or it ends. Long, conflict-avoidant relationships that are dragged out in lukewarm confusion and kept for the sake of comfort rarely have happy endings. Be decisive, be wise, be serious, don’t rush, and have eyes wide open.