Many people discover that if you jump into a relationship with someone you will find yourself changing your social relationship status to "single" sooner then you expected. Life goes by quickly, and no one wants to spend a chunk of their life in a bad relationship; don't be afraid to slow down. Take the time to date before you mate. There are many problems that can develop from getting into a relationship too soon. Dating will give you a chance to get to know the person that you are with, allow you to see the person's "true self", and then allow you to decide if you want to continue or move on.