Married ---> Divorced ---> Single    I had a gf last Summer. It was fun. I certainly don't think having a relationship that doesn't end in marriage is a "waste of time."  One learns as much about oneself as one does about the other person.  I've had 8 girlfriends in my life (Laura, Cheyenne, April, Joanna, Kristina, Leota, Kristy, Jenny) and one wife (Kristy) and I learned valuable lessons from each relationship!  I highly anticipate my next girlfriend, because I know I will be that much better of a boyfriend.