There's this culture of people dating and then never talking to each other again, or at least treating each other as if they are less than real people.

I understand there are several reasons for this. It isn't some random configuration of habits that occurred senselessly. There are times when this makes sense.

However, I just do not think that way myself. I don't feel that way. I find it very difficult to accept a worldview like that.

I get attached to people quickly, and I care about them, and I always will.

There is no one I've dated - and no one I've wanted to date - who I would decline to talk to, or not genuinely wish a wonderful life.

That's me, I guess. Maybe I've also been lucky.

I just do not - nor will I ever - see people as disposable.