Is it normal to date multiple people?
Depends.It depends
Yes, it’s normal to date more than one person while you’re getting to know people, as long as everyone understands whether you’re exclusive. People differ on what they expect, so a straightforward conversation helps avoid hurt feelings.
Lots of people date multiple people before deciding they want to be exclusive with someone. Others prefer to focus on one person at a time, and neither approach is automatically better.
The key is being honest about what you’re doing and not letting someone reasonably believe you’ve agreed to exclusivity when you haven’t. If things start getting serious—or you’re unsure what the other person expects—talk about it plainly. Awkward for a minute beats a surprise argument later.