A long-term, committed relationship is what most singles try to achieve at some point in their lives. Our single friends are a testament to the struggle and confusion that comes with being unattached. There are unspoken and spoken rules that can make the dating world difficult to navigate. Many find some value in being in a committed relationship, and some may only see the negatives: how hard it is to trust, how hard it is to find the “perfect” mate, and how hard it is to find someone who appreciates honesty! So in response, generations have focused less on an ideal relationship and instead sought personal fulfillment. Casual sex, dating, or dating all mean the same thing and seem to fit the situation in which college students participate. Casual mating is said to be harmful to the people involved, but studies show that it can actually be beneficial and even less harmful than a long-term committed relationship. I'm not sure what it is with the word sex that makes many find this topic embarrassing, as it is something to be shy about. Not everyone is joking, but depending on where the survey is conducted, the results will vary. One thing is for sure, there are people connecting all over the world. The percentage of people involved changes, so it is difficult to gauge how many participate. Casual sex means having sexual contact with another person with no future plans to become a couple or promise each other any kind of commitment (Wentland). As well as satisfying each other's need for sexual gratification, which some may confuse or even consider intimacy. Wherever and wherever casual relationships are sought, there are rules and codes to live by. It should be simpler than it really is... middle of the paper ......: An Exploration of the Contemporary Double Standard." Journal of Sex Research 48.5 (2011): 437-449. Academic Search Premier. Web. November 29, 2013 Sakaluk, John K., and Robin R. Milhausen. "Factors Affecting Students' Explicit and Implicit Sexual Double Standards." Journal of Sex Research 49.5 (2012): 464-476. Web. November 29, 2013. Siegel, Stanley. “Advocacy for Casual Sex.” Psychology Tomorrow Magazine, November 2012. Web. October 15, 2013. Wentland, Jocelyn J. and Elke D. Reissing casual in a not-so-casual way: exploring definitions of casual sexual relationships." Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality 20.3 (2011): 75-91 High costs for a low “price” for sex.” Society December 2012: 515. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 5 November. 2013.