u/kekersupreme

I recently decided to give dating apps a try and matched almost immediately. They seem to be very kind and understanding when I explained how I would like to start as friends and see where it goes. We had a long conversation more recently and everything seemed fine. It wasn't until after that the panic started to set in.

I am wondering if the environment or expectations placed on the relationship early on ruin it for us demis. If you went out to find a romantic partner and started with them as friends, does the pressure to eventually be romantic give you the ick?