I've been having such a hard time adhering to and understanding dating in today's world. I'm a traditional girl and I don't understand the concept of dating multiple people at once and online dating still feels really strange to me. This article discusses dating in this modern world;
"Modernity provides us with numerous opportunities but also poses diverse challenges. Dating has also been affected by society today and new developments. Some boundaries have been smeared and the term ‘dating’ today is much different from what it used to be several years ago.
How do we define dating in today’s world? What has changed? Is it better or maybe the traditional manner of finding love was more appropriate? Can we truly define dating in today’s world or has it become something too abstract and broad?
DEFINING DATING
When talking about dating, most of us imagine a restaurant table and two people sharing a pleasant conversation over a glass of red wine...."
I think dating in today's terms is just meeting up, hanging out and seeing how it goes. Means just having fun. Although it's the person's choice if they want to introduce sex into it it would probably best not to as not to overcomplicate what can be a really easy time.
You can leave yourself open to date others of course...I think this option being here, actually makes you more of a prize to the approaching contender...better get in fast or i could get snapped right up...the only problem here is how hard and mentally challenging it can be to try and keep things light, especially if you know you're a falling for them.
So after a few weeks when you know how you feel don't be afraid to bite the bullet and say either this where I am...or maybe they'll do it first. And hopefully either way ye'll both be on the same page.
Moongal, so wisely put. My friend and I are holding hands and supporting one another while on this dating path, where we've made a pact to keep it super light in the early stages. I'm going to make an attempt to date multiple men at the same time, though I've never done so before. But, by keeping it light with intimacy off the table, I think that it'll be easier to do. We decided to keep all meetings to coffee/tea, walks, and daytime activities if possible. There will be no liquor whatsoever on any of these dates until we can see and know clearly that there is something more substantial. I'm actually looking forward to getting out there and testing the dating waters with an open mind and open heart...yet keeping eyes wide open.
Puppy,
That sounds like a great plan. There is no rush ya know, it could be something really wonderful there so just allow it to flow, how it's supposed to.
You're doing great hunny, there are good men out there.