Is there a grammatical error in this sentence?

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Hi friends Is there a grammatical error in this sentence?"I 'm not looking for no relationship" Thanks in advance

Avangi · Accepted Answer

Yes.<br/><br/>

Roshan789 · Answer

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Anonymous · Answer

I HAVE CAREFULLY CONSIDERED MY ANSWER BEFORE SUBMITTING FOR MODERATION

Roshan,

As the Veteran Member explained to you via that link,

a double negative should be avoided in standard English.

Nevertheless, I think (repeat: think) that your sentence could be

perfectly grammatical under certain circumstances:

Martha: Could we date each other three times a week?

Tom: No.

(Martha starts to cry)

Tom: What's wrong?

Martha: You said that you weren't looking for any relationship

with me.

Tom: Please stop crying. You misunderstood me.

I'm not looking for NO relationship with you. I do want a

relationship but not the kind that involves dating three times a week.

I'm thinking of something that involves calling you when I can't

find someone else.

(This submitted post has been proofread several times.)

Avangi · Answer

AnonymousTom: Please stop crying. You misunderstood me.
I'm not looking for NO relationship with you. I do want a relationship

Sounds like something I would say.

Anonymous · Answer

Any young lady who dates you gets not only a movie and

dinner -- but also free grammar lessons. What could be

better than that!!!

Avangi · Answer

That's about it.  <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/6.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/6.gif' alt='Emotion: sad'/>

Roshan789 · Answer

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