How A Modern Day Dating Works

By Purba Roy

Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 12:02 [IST]

21st century has seen a great change as far as relationship is concerned. We all know that the basis of a relationship starts with “dating”.Dating is defined as the social process, in which two people meet and spend time with each other with the aim of becoming more than friends.

But the scenario of how dating works today has changed significantly from what it used to be five years back.

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The most significant time for dating is considered to be the college days. Relationships in the 21st century have become very mobile, flexible and transparent compared to the old days.

Hence, if we are to compare how dating works in college nowadays to that of the old times, a lot of fundamental changes will be noticed.

Earlier dating used to be a very personal subject for any individual. But now, it has achieved a status. If you are dating someone, you ought to show it to the rest of the world.

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Needless to say, like all other aspects of life, the sphere of relationship and dating has also been deeply impacted by the technological and social media boom. Now, let us take you through the modern rules of how dating works.

No tagging

The first and foremost thing that people who are dating believe in is not labelling it in the first place. You don't call a date a "date"; that's how dating works today. People have a more relaxed approach towards dating, a more casual, informal and friendly for that matter.

Fast and swift

Nowadays, it doesn't take two or three dates for two people to understand whether there is a chemistry between them or not. It only takes 15 minutes to reach to that conclusion. Life is too fast to wait these days. Like all other things, emotions also play the fast cards!

No gender biasness

Gone are the days when there used to be a clear demarcation of gender roles in a dating scenario. It's no more about she says and he pays. Rather, girls/women may take offence if the other person offers to pay. Times are changing!

Following up is cool

It looks like a desperate attempt if you immediately call or text the person (or maybe the next day itself) you went on a date with! That's a total myth. It's totally okay to follow up with the other person; yes even for the lady! That's how dating works today.

Texting is the new talking

Texting is how dating works in college, and everywhere! Calling the person up and talking for hours is primitive. With texting, you have access to talk to the person 24*7. And you will be amazed to realize that how easy it is to flirt with your written words than the spoken ones.

Not one but many…

Dating now is not about being with only one person. Every dating these days definitely doesn't lead to the marriage. Thus, you have your ways open to go for many, irrespective of gender and of course only one at a time (some people may violate that rule too!).