u/Acceptable_Boss_7703

I’ve been thinking about something and wanted honest opinions. I personally feel comfortable waiting until marriage to have sex. It’s a choice that comes from my own values, not judgment towards anyone else. I don’t have an issue with someone’s past as long as they’re respectful, emotionally mature, and understand boundaries.

At the same time, I do feel that too many casual connections can affect how people approach relationships (just my perspective), so I tend to value emotional depth, stability, and intention more.

My question is, would you still consider dating someone who wants to wait until marriage? Or is that a dealbreaker for most people today?

Also curious to know how people here view compatibility when partners have different expectations around physical intimacy.

Be honest, I genuinely want to understand different perspectives.

I genuinely want to ask this without judging anyone.

I’m asking because when I read posts here, it feels like almost everyone has already experienced some form of physical or romantic intimacy, kissing, cuddling, dating, hookups, or at least meeting someone offline in a romantic way. Even emotional intimacy seems very common now.

And honestly, it surprised me a little. I always thought there were still many people who believed in “saving yourself for the right person” or waiting until marriage. But online, it feels much rarer than I expected.

Talking to someone online or having a crush is one thing. You might talk some playful in a romantic manner, But actually being physically involved with someone in real life feels very different to me.

So I’m curious, are there still people here who have never experienced that kind of intimacy yet and are intentionally waiting? Or has dating culture changed that much now?