Dating in Secret

Have you ever been in a situation wherein you found yourself dating someone whom you’d rather keep hidden from family and/or friends?

As much as you try to come up with reasons on why you should stop seeing this person, you’ll often end up seeing him or her anyway. I reckon it’s a major case of embarrassment. He or she just doesn’t fit the bill — close to the ideal [that's probably why you dated] but missing out on certain things, which are oftentimes only superficial. But, of course, that’s only my personal view on the matter.

I can’t really say that this happens a lot but there are people who actually date someone whom they’re ashamed of introducing to their family and/or friends. These people actually would find a way to limit the places they’d go to, somewhat making sure that the possibility of being seen by their respective public will be slim to none.

Admittedly, I dated someone for a couple of months but had no plans of committing to. I didn’t tell my close friends about him and never offered to introduce him. But before you go rushing into judgment, know that I’m now fully aware of the injustice that I’ve done. I’ve learned from the experience. It was one of the stupidest things I’ve done [so far] that’s why I don’t condone it now. It’s a cruel thing to do and simply unacceptable.

If you answered YES to the question I posted, can you tell me a reason or two on why you did it? Do you think it’s fair for the other person? Do you see yourself doing it again?

And if you answered NO, can you tell me a reason or two on why you haven’t done it? Do you consider it unfair? Will you consider doing it?

I’d really appreciate your thoughts.