No one got hurt. I got a lot out of my system that needed to be released. Note: Some stories were taken from this old Reddit thread. Ultimately, my nonstop dating and hooking-up adventures led me to meet my now husband, so I definitely can't complain.
But, I've learned through conversations with other women that my track record was well above average, which honestly shocked me. I thought that was just what people do. When I first realized my now-husband was the one, I was frustrated because I didn't feel like I was 'done yet' with my youthful sleeping around.
I'm also bi, and being where I was in the world, I never got a chance to date or hook up with any women. It was a mild bummer to realize I'd never experience being with a woman, but at this point, I'm over it.
We have two wonderful kids, a small home, and a solid, fulfilling life together. We were friends for a couple of years without anything romantic. Dating more than one person at a time teaches you to control the impulse to try to capture every guy you are attracted to, especially since many of them will not want a relationship. I recommend it as long as you are safe and smart and 'do some homework' before you get started.
There are a lot of great books and podcasts about the science behind love and attraction. Different things work for different people, and I know that was a very freeing couple of years for me. I learned so much about myself, met some extremely brilliant and talented people, and have a lot of intriguing dating stories.
