mostly to introduce yourself to different personalities and people. Get exposed to new things and try out different things so you can better understand yourself and what you like and don't like. Not every coupling needs to end in happily forever after OP and it being labeled a "failure"

>>17268295
Best quote from a professor I had:

"Back then, dating was actually dating, not just an excuse to bang like bunnies."

I think that should explain.

to fuck

>>17268295
Because you enjoy a few hours in each other's company, and an enjoyable few hours with someone is better than unhappiness on your own.