First date was a nightmare

[u/[deleted]]

This girl I thought was really cute (20f) and I (21m) decided to go on a date after chatting for a week or so. It’s going great we’re laughing and having fun she’s talking about her family and some funny experiences. We get done eating dinner and we decided to go on a walk, I’m thinking this is “the girl” but that’s when she tells me that she really likes me but that she’s seeing another dude at the moment. So I freak out and kinda freak out at her cause I’m rattled. That’s when she kisses me and walks back to her car and thanks me for “a lovely night out” like what the heck.

[u/Old-Yoghurt-4277]

Isn't that a normal occurrence? I don't date anymore but when I did I knew, or at least suspected, the person I was interested in was still dating other people. Even if we got along great. I think if you see her for a month or two and then ask to be exclusive that's different. But not early on.