Having the autonomy to make a quiet choice without fear of rejection or pressure… priceless!
C.G. Thomas
The traditional dating scene looked something like this…. Boy sees girl, boy approaches girl, girl acts shy, and the chase begins. Maybe boy and girl meet through mutual friends; either way there is an in-person introduction. In a perfect world this is the preferred method however as with all things evolution took charge and changed the face of dating forever.
Do you remember when online dating was first introduced? There was such a stigma behind it and so many people were convinced that it was only for desperate or lonely individuals. Fast forward to present day and online dating is the norm. In fact, recent studies have shown that over half of all couples in the United States first meet online. So how did this change come about? And what are some of the benefits of virtual dating?
No Pressure
Those first introductions were the WORST! The need to be at your absolute best was pressure. Now we have the ability to “swipe right” if we are interested or “swipe left” if we want to pass . This way of meeting potential partners takes all of the pressure off. You can chat with as many people as you want and there is no commitment.
No Fear of Rejection
One of the worst things about that in-person introduction was the fear of rejection. What if the other person didn’t like you? What if you didn’t like them? I can recall being set up with a guy by a mutual friend. They boasted of how handsome he was and how he was gainfully employed however, they failed to mention that he was extremely short… Ummm, I’m 5’9…. That was a very embarrassing encounter. Needless to say, we didn’t hit it off. With online dating there is no fear of rejection because you are never meeting the person in person.
Convenience
Dating can be a lot of work. You have to find a babysitter, get dressed up, and hope that you will have something in common with the other person. With online dating all of that goes out the door because you have the ability to converse and get to know a person within the confines of your home. Some would say how do you get to know anyone outside of person to person interaction, I say that’s the easy part. We have FaceTime, Duo, Google Meets, and Zoom that can allow the face to face contact you need to develop your connection.
Safety
One of the biggest benefits of online dating is safety. You have the ability to vet a person before you even meet them. You can see their picture, read their profile, and see if there are any red flags. This way you don’t have to worry about meeting someone who might be dangerous. If a potential love interest is rude or aggressive in nature you can immediately disconnect and or block without giving that person a second thought.
So there you have it, the virtual evolution of dating. It is safe to say that online dating has come a long way and is only continuing to grow in popularity. If you are looking for love, or simply want to explore your options, then online dating is definitely the way to go. If you still have a love for the traditional method that’s ok too but if you are open to change, why not give it a try!
I hope you’ve enjoyed your view inside the mind of Sugar Clark.
Be Blessed!
