Dating In Today's Digital Age

In today’s society, dating has become mainstream and a slightly unattainable concept all at once. Everybody feels the need to be in a relationship, but nobody wants to take the traditional steps of dating someone. Agreeing with the fact that traditional values should be updated as time goes on, certain aspects should be maintained throughout time. Here we will discuss topics that touch on traditional values, as well as things to avoid that are more common with today’s digital age. Although there are many things to consider, we will be focusing on being late, stalking, not paying, and not communicating as things to avoid on that so critical time called a first date.
Being late is top priority because whether or not a person likes to admit it, …show more content…
Men tend to feel more dignified once they show their date they can financially provide by paying on the first date. A lot of times, the woman is expecting the man to pay, so if he does not, things could get awkward. The feminism trend that the world is on right now could prove to be an issue towards men picking up the tab, but try to explain to the date that a gentlemen paying on the first date is a custom, and after the first date the couple can discuss who might pay next time. A man paying a bill should not make the woman seem incapable of doing so, but instead that the man cares enough for the woman to provide something for her. One of the parties offering to pay only their half can often be viewed by other that they are not interested in another date and saw this more as eating with a friend. If an issue does arise once the bill is brought out, it is best to discuss why the woman is interested in paying and reaching a conclusion like adults. If the pair cannot comfortably reach an agreement then another date might not be best anyways. It is not a great idea to date someone that is incapable of …show more content…
If the date is between two people unfamiliar with one another, it is best to just discuss some possibilities for the date so it can be more enjoyable for the two. Although it could be fun to plan a surprise, it might be best to hold off until the two know each other better. There is a lot that should be under consideration on a first date, but these points seem like the major things to think about. As a man who feels responsible for everything that will happen on the first date, keep in mind the woman is nervous too. It is a first date for both individuals. Remember that nobody is perfect, so if there is a hiccup on the date, just laugh it off and do not let the night be ruined. The best person to date is someone who is understanding and will not make their partner feel bad if something does happen. Assuming the couple stays together, there will be many more things to laugh about in the