If youre dating when youre not ready for a relationship, have an end goal that doesnt compromise you or the people youre seeing. You can date without being ready for a relationship so long as you know that eventually you do want to be in one. Empty dating is simple, stupid, and extremely damaging. Dont do it.

Is it normal to not want to have a relationship?

Its totally normal if you dont want to be in a relationship, because not everyone does. Its not weird to say so; in fact, its normal to be single at any point in your life and still not want a relationship or real commitment.

Is it OK that I dont want to date?

Many people who never become sexually interested in anyone are asexual. Asexuality is a sexual orientation, and its just as normal and valid as any other. Alternatively, many people who never become romantically interested in anyone are aromantic.

What is it called when you dont date anyone?

The term aromantic has nothing to with sex. It means you dont get romantically attached to others, though you may develop sexual attractions. People of any sexual orientation can be aromantic. You can also be asexual, aromantic, or both.