The cover story for this weekend’s New York Times Style Section asked readers if traditional dating rituals have all but died amongst today’s
younger generations. Is dinner and a movie, where the man picks up the bill, a
relic of the past?
Amongst today’s twenty-somethings, casual hookups and group hangouts have replaced the old traditions of dating. This change is the product of several cultural transformations, including the advent of the email and text (which are less formal and require less courage than a phone call), the rise of online dating services (which mean singles have more dating options than ever before), and changing economic dynamics between guys and gals (many women are earning more than their male counterparts).
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| Has texting made dating more casual? |
Amongst today’s twenty-somethings, casual hookups and group hangouts have replaced the old traditions of dating. This change is the product of several cultural transformations, including the advent of the email and text (which are less formal and require less courage than a phone call), the rise of online dating services (which mean singles have more dating options than ever before), and changing economic dynamics between guys and gals (many women are earning more than their male counterparts).
If this phenomenon concerns you, here's three tips:
1. Make it clear to your suitor that you won’t accept
anything less than a proper date.
2. If you must
go out on a group date, try to steal your guy away from the crowd for
some personal one-on-one time.
3. Suggest a less expensive date, like a movie and an ice cream instead of a full-blown dinner.
