Different people have different reasons for dating.

Some are just looking for a good time, others are looking for their potential husbands or wives.

Why put effort into a dating relationship if it doesn’t lead to a wedding dress?

Still others are just out to satisfy their… well, let’s just call them urges.

I fall into that second category and I believe most of my friends do as well. I’ve been thinking a lot about one friend in particular lately. She’s searching for Mr. Right but seems stuck on Mr. Right Now.

She’ll admit he’s not “the one” and they’re certainly having their fair share of issues already. The relationship is only five months old. But she stays.

She’s a strong, independent, but compassionate woman. It’s difficult for me to stand by while she pours her heart and effort into a relationship that seems to be going nowhere. There are fundamental differences in the way they act, what they want in the future, and how they view relationships.

I realize it’s tough to fully understand a relationship when you’re not in it, but what’s the point of her going through the effort?

Or is there a point?

I don’t have the answer, but I’m interested to hear your thoughts.