Dating Latina Women : Casual VS Exclusive Relationships

Discover the intricacies of exclusive and casual dating with Latina women. | Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

When it comes to Latina women, there are certain similarities in their dating practices to that of western culture.

As a result of this distinct contrast, it is important to learn and understand how relationships work with Latina women. Whether you are into exclusive or casual dating, knowing what results to expect from either of the two can help you decide which one you are most comfortable with.

So what exactly is the difference between the two?

Casual relationships are basically when you are allowed to see other people despite the fact that you are in a relationship with someone else. On the other hand, exclusive relationships are when both the man and woman are expected to avoid any and all flirtatious activities with other people as a sign of respect to each other.

The majority of couples in Hispanic culture practice dating exclusively because of the fact that jealousy will only stem from seeing other people. This usually leads to an argument, and worse, a breakup.

However, there are also those who are more interested in the benefits of casual dating. To learn more about this, we have listed the pros and cons of both types of relationships.

Casual Relationships

A casual or polyamorous relationship is a setup wherein a couple, despite being in an intimate relationship with each other, entertains other people. While this type of relationship may sound absurd to some, it has its benefits for both parties involved.

For one, being in a casual relationship with a Latina woman will allow you to broaden your choices. Unless you are married, having a broad choice of partners will eventually lead you to finding the perfect one.

This comes in handy for when you believe you are not yet ready for a long term commitment. This does not mean you're only looking to fool around, either. By having the option to see other people simultaneously, you can have a better scope of what it is you're truly seeking.

While this practice is frowned upon by some, others encourage it as a way for them to test the waters. This setup also allows you to evaluate the strength of your relationship.

In seeing other people, you are able to gauge how strong your love for each other is when you don’t allow yourself to be tempted by other people you are seeing.

Pros

1. Although you’re in a relationship with a Latina, you have the option to meet and date other women.
2. You have less responsibilities. Given that both of you agreed to have an open relationship, you are not bound by the limits of exclusivity and seeing others won’t paint you with infidelity.
3. With no exclusive commitment, you can leave any time you want without worrying about hurting each other’s feelings. This allows you to free yourself when you feel that the relationship is no longer interesting or worthwhile.

Cons

1. While you can leave at any given time, your Latina partner can just as easily leave you. What’s worse is when you start falling for her, she decides to dump you for the other person she was seeing while you two were still casually dating.
2. Trust is hard-earned. In a relationship where both parties are allowed to see other people, it will take more time for them to develop trust in each other.
3. Other people may label you as a “player” who’s into having friends with benefits – someone who sees women just for the fun of it.

Exclusive Relationships

An exclusive relationship is basically where both parties agree to be committed to one another. This means that neither of them should participate in any flirtatious activities with other people.

Exclusivity gives both parties ample time to get to know each other better. Because they are forced to interact intimately only with each other, they will learn more about their personalities and preferences, which is important for a relationship to flourish.

This type of setup is practiced by many, especially in Latin America. Due to the influence of religion among Hispanic females, they have learned to be faithful to only one man. This is also considered an important stepping stone in a monogamous marriage.

Despite its popularity, however, an exclusive relationship has its pros and cons as well.

Pros

1. This practice will assure you that Latina women won’t be unfaithful. When you’re in a relationship with one, you can trust that she will remain loyal to you throughout your time together as a couple.
2. You and your Latina partner can get to know each other better since you won’t be entertaining anyone else.
3. In time, you will complement each other as you both become completely familiar with what it is you want in your relationship.

Cons

1. Not being able to see anyone else will limit your options. Seeing only one person at a time will restrict you from finding someone who could be better.
2. You may get to the point where you will get tired of seeing the same person all the time, which will eventually lead you two to break up.
3. Being forced to stay exclusive can trigger doubts about faithfulness. Since both of you agreed to be committed to each other, it is not uncommon for either one of you to doubt if the other is holding up their side of the agreement.

Knowing What You Want With Latina Women

The fact of the matter is that even for non Hispanic women, it is important for you to decide what type of relationship you want to have. If there is a contradiction with your partner, then it is best for you to find someone who shares the same goal as you.

Save yourself the time and effort of staying in a relationship that will only lead to disagreements.

Whether you prefer to be in a casual or exclusive relationship, see to it that you and your future partner have a mutual agreement. It won’t work if it is only one-sided.

Now that you know the advantages of both types of relationships, it’s time for you to determine which one you’re more interested in before you begin dating beautiful Latina women.