There are numerous dating websites and apps that can help you find someone who is on the same page as you are. Be yourself on these websites, and be honest about what you are looking for. Always stay safe and let a friend know if and when you meet a potential partner for the first time.
Say to your partner, “I really enjoy spending time with you, but I am not looking for a commitment or a relationship. Is this something you are comfortable with?”
Discuss this possibility with your partner at the beginning of the relationship. Acknowledge that you or your partner may develop romantic feelings, and agree on a method for handling this situation should it arise. Perhaps you will agree to end things without a discussion, or perhaps you will agree to have a conversation about it but will end things soon after. Decide what is most comfortable for you and your partner. Your partner may develop feelings for you that you do not share. If this happens, continue to be open and honest with your partner about your wants and needs. Do not give your partner false hope, but do let them down easily and respectfully.
Try introducing the person to your friends and invite them to participate in activities with your friend-group, such as going to the movies or going bowling.
Discuss if there are any holidays or celebrations that the two of you are comfortable celebrating together, such as a birthday or a promotion at work. It may be that you agree to avoid all celebrations and personal milestones completely.
Conversations can be current and cheerful. Discuss books, movies, sports, current events—topics that are interesting but fun and don’t require a level of seriousness. “Did you see the football game last night? I can’t believe they won at the very last second!”
Be sure that you are really interested in maintaining a friendship. Ask yourself if you would mind seeing your partner with someone else. Consider if you or your partner ended things because romantic feelings got in the way. It may be too complicated to maintain a friendship as it can could cause romantic feelings to grow stronger. If you do decide to be friends, give yourself some time away from one another. Reach out when enough time has passed, and make plans to catch up in a public place.
