Whatever happened to the whole idea of courting and really getting to know a person? The times if a guy wanted to be with a woman, he had to get the third degree from the family, but most importantly the dad!! Well I’ll tell you what happened…Social Media is what happened!!
Social Media has made the traditional methods of dating so easy. Now, social media has defined dating and building a relationship as a fast 1-2 step. It’s so convenient for people to now go on a social network site and look up information on another person; A process that took days, or even weeks to find out. Giving you an option to chat with another person, and getting instant replies to exchange information.
Some of the negative connotation associated with Non-Tradition Dating is:
- The dangers of meeting someone off line…could be a serial killer or nothing like what they appear to be online.
- Privacy- A person knowing things about you that you yourself haven’t shared with them.
- Fantasy profile-A person has lied about majority of the things on their profile, and the other person finds out that it was all fabrication to make them interested.
- Could possibly lead to online stalking
These are just a few things that a person could experience with non-traditional methods of dating. Will we continue to let society shape our live and behaviors?
Now let’s talk about the positives of online dating via social media, which would not be possible without speaking on how dating use to be, HOW OUR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS DID IT!
Traditional dating includes a guy and a girl meeting or being set up by friends or family. From there most likely they would go out on a date. In order for a relationship to blossom, it is ever so important for there to be some level of attraction which in all honesty is heavily based on physical attraction (AT LEAST WITH MOST PEOPLE). From there couples would begin the sometimes timely and maybe at moments awkward adventure of truly getting to know each other.
However for the new age, tech savvy, “I don’t want my mama setting me up”, “I don’t have a lot of time, but I want to date” person their best solution would be online dating via social media. What was once viewed as TABOO just a few short years ago is now an ideal choice for many who are seeking love and companionship.
The POSITIVES of online dating include:
· Initial Attraction- With online dating first impressions are shaped by other factors, such as age, career and hobbies because there is no face-to-face contact initially.
· Location- When people are looking for dates online that they can search in specific areas to locate people within a defined radius from their residences.
· Time Frame- Online dating can help a person narrow down many characteristics much quicker than could ever be done in a traditional manner.
· Getting Acquainted- In an online environment, people have an opportunity to sit back and chat first with no interruptions and no inhibitions. This allows people to get to know more about a person's interests, religion, and personality before meeting in person on a date.
· Zeroing In- With online dating you have to option of pin-pointing the potential mate in which you may want. If you only date guys with curly eyelashes then there is bound to be a site specifically for single guys with curly lashes or maybe you like girls who dig fishing there is no doubt that there is probably a specific site dedicated to those who share a passion for aquatic sports.
Read more: Traditional Dating Vs Online Dating | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5076729_traditional-dating-vs-online-dating.html#ixzz1FFd5jFN6
Let’s face it with an estimated 20 million people logging on to try online dating one is sure to benefit from the larger dating pool. For more information about finding your special someone online check out the link below,
So there you have it the PROS and CONS of online dating! Whichever method you choose...HAPPY DATING!
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ReplyDeleteW: I used to get offended if someone of the opposite sex used social media to contact me, but now I realize that is just the times in which we are involved. I still am leary of online dating but that is due to my hang-ups of paying to meet a potential.
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ReplyDeleteI feel the same way! I can not imagine starting off the story of how I met my husband as "We met online". However online services have worked for many people that I know.
It's amazing how much life has changed due to social media. The way we listen to music has changed, the method in which we receive news, and even they way we date and communicate. You would be suprised to know who is using dating sites such as eHarmony, Match.com, and BlackPeopleMeet. I guess I am old fashioned and I like the traditional methods for meeting and dating. Walking up to someone and saying, "Hello my name is..." is so much sexier than ":) or :) LOL, whut up, and etc"...
ReplyDeleteAhh the good old days!! Online dating can be great for those that are busy. I just wonder if the marriages/relationships last as long? Is online dating genuine? - KW
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