The wonderful world of dating has never been new to anyone. Everywhere we go, there seems to be more and more lovey dovey couples, showing their affection for one another. I’m sure every teenage girl has asked her mother for relationship advice or maybe even asked what her love life was like long ago. I’m almost positive the way you’re your parents dated and the way you date today are totally different. There have been many changes in the way people date from past years; whether it’s the way we talk to one another, or how we may act towards one another.
Back in the nineteen nineties, men were always seen as the dominant figure. Even in movies that we watch, men were always at the head of the dinner table, they came up with the household rules, and they always asked the girl out on dates; always. Girls were viewed as the lady-like figure who were never disrespectful, and flirted by giggling and by twirling their hair on one finger. Going out on dates, men would always open up the car door and help her in. He’d take her out on a nice dinner date and pull out her chair. He might also take her somewhere incredibly romantic, such as viewing the millions of stars on that particular cloudless night. Have men become less chivalrous today?
In the twenty first century, much has changed. Though males may still seem like that dominant, chivalrous character, women have started play a much larger role. No longer do women sit around waiting for that special someone to call first. I believe technology has definitely played a large part in this sudden boldness from these women. For example, it is much easier to get rejected via text than through phone calls or in person. Not only has this new era of texting helped bring out courage from women, but it has also formed a new ay of communication. Texting has become such a huge fad! Everywhere you go, you see people texting of all ages. Parents texting their children, children texting their friends, employees texting their boss; the lost goes on! Nowadays, very few people communicate through the phone because it’s easier to confront others without having to hear the tone of their voice. As technology increases, the world of dating also changes.
Many teens have started using cyberspace to communicate to friends, but strangers too. This may be the cause of extremely young teens having a ‘boyfriend’ or ‘girlfriend’. Back in the nineties, young teens being in a relationship were unheard of! Back then, parents were very protective and because society was not as technologically advanced, it was harder for young teens to speak with strangers. This may explain so much of the age gaps in relationships in the twenty first century. Many people today act like dating is some kind of race! They take everything so fast, which differs much from the twentieth century.
Change is a way of life. In every future, there are always going to be changes, and I honestly believe that dating may change once again in the next 10 years. Living in a very modern society today, as our technology increases, if effects everything in our life. The next time you’re answering questions about your dating life, it may be questions from your very own daughter seeking advice!
Sep 3, 2009
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Posted by Diana at 6:55 PM
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????? We seem to be missing your draft???
ok so you held my attention and it made sense the thesis and the examples were supportive of eachother be careful of overuse of same words though it was very good
Great topic it caught my eye as soon as I started reading. Besides a few grammer errors it was a very well written essay. I do feel as though you put a little to much in about texting it was a great paper though.
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