Hey, you guys! On a bit of an unprecedented blog break this week, but today I present you with an article written by Evan King (thank you, Evan!). Also, don’t forget about Krysten’s birthday giveaway and enter for your chance to win awesome beauty prizes and $250!
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The internet has really changed the way we meet up and date, making it easier for people to talk online and share their personal information with potential new partners. But how do the modern methods of dating stack up against the more traditional ways?
Dating traditionally
Before people had access to the internet, most dating involved going out places like bars and clubs in order to meet potential future partners. Going out to find a partner, however, is often a difficult endeavor as bars and clubs often involve drinking, meaning people aren’t always themselves.
But there are other places to consider. Joining an activities club such as a book club or even a walking club might put us in touch with more like-minded people in our age range. Joining a daytime activity we enjoy means we’ll have more in common with the other members of the group, making conversation easier since there’s a shared interest to talk about.
Another very popular dating method is to use classified ads found in magazines and newspapers. But like most traditional methods, this approach to dating can make it difficult to know the truth about our future date before we meet with them.
Phone dating services are a lesser known avenue you might not have heard about. Similar to dating websites, these services allow people to record a personal description that other interested people can listen to by paying for it. This method of dating was very popular until the rise of the internet made it more or less obsolete.
Dating digitally
This is where digital dating comes in handy, as most dating websites require users to have a complete profile, including a proper description and pictures. While some people still lie in their profiles, most will be at least be honest enough to publish a real picture of themselves.
Not only do we get to see and discover people before meeting up with them, but today’s digital dating world now includes different websites for different niches. This means that people who want a serious commitment can find serious partners, while those looking for more fun can apply for just that without having to lie about it.
Over 40 dating sites are a safer bet when looking online for a single and mature partner. These websites have subscribers that are not only mature, but tend to be more committed than younger people on casual dating websites. By using mature dating websites, singles over 40 get to discover a lot of people in their age group with the same goal: finding a partner to share their life with.
Thoughts? Are you single in your 40s? What have you found to be the most effective way of dating?
I’m pretty happy I found my guy, I was never a huge fan of dating.
This is a fascinating subject because it reflects changes in our society over time. I have historical perspective on it, having dated first in the 1970s and again in the 1990s.
Back in earlier times, we lacked the Internet’s easy ability to connect us to like-minded potential partners. There were two consequences: (1) you had to make real effort to meet new people; and (2) people were less picky about romantic possibilities. When the pool is smaller (and more local), you choose the fish you can get, not the fantasy one of your dreams.
Conversely, a lot of date-hunters today are too choosy. They think because there are thousands of seemingly-attractive partners they should wait until the perfect one arrives. That rarely happens and the volume of potential mates can have negative consequences.
Again, a fascinating post!
The idea of phone dating is new to me. How intriguing!
Online dating sucks when you live where I live. All the interesting sounding guys live miles away and while I am not at all averse to travelling anywhere to meeting someone I click with, not everyone is willing to even try. It sucks, Charlotte. I may be single forever!