The phrase "figuring out my dating goals" provokes a particular type irritation for some when it appears on dating apps. But what does it actually mean? Stylist investigates. 

What “figuring out your dating goals" actually means 

negative

It’s a way for people to signal they’re looking for hookups

It’s the best label to use without looking like a sleazeball

I’ll be honest: whenever I see it I’m like, eh, red flag

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“It reads like a cop-out choice for people who don’t want to say with their whole chest that they’re not ready for longer-term commitment.”

What do people mean when they say they’re “figuring out their dating goals”? An investigation