I think in this day and age you can't assume the other person is on the same page as you in these matters so you probably shouldn't go to far down the primrose path without declaring your intentions and finding out what his/hers are....and don't lead anyone on to thinking there is hope for marriage if that is not your desire or that intermediate relationships are o.k. with you if you really want marriage...and don't be afraid to say the word marriage if that is what you want...it's not clear whether you are male or female from your name but either way after a couple of casual dates be forthright and heck with those who don't like that..

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