Girl meets boy, they fall in love and live happily ever after. Ah, if only things were as easy as what we read in our favourite fairytales. Dating in the modern world is hardly easy. It’s often confusing and complicated. Is the relationship exclusive? Does he like you? Are things going too fast? Too slow? What is happening? If you’ve every dated in the 21st century, these are some things you’ll definitely relate to. But don’t worry, it’s not just you. The dating world is a bit messed up for everyone!
Where do you meet potential dates? If Tinder is not your style, then the dating pool seems a bit sparse. All the good guys are always taken. Gah!
If you do eventually succumb to Tinder, the pressure to create a great bio is real. So much depends on it. Why must this be so hard?
Social media – boon or bane? Everyone’s relationship is out there. Cute screenshots, engagement announcements, couple selfies.
On the other hand, a guy with no social media presence is so annoying! How are you supposed to stalk him and find out every bit about his life now?
Millennials and their hatred for labels. Where do we even start? Is it a relationship? Is it a fling? Does it have a name? Go figure.
It’s hard being the person looking for love in a generation where everyone is just looking to hookup.
Does he like you? What does his message mean? Ugh, mixed signals. Figuring out math homework was easier.
Dating earlier seemed to have a slow progression. You knew when to expect sex or more serious stuff. Now, everything is all over the place. Of course, it’s liberating to not have fixed timelines for things, but it does get a bit confusing too.
Netflix and chill. Um, do you get ready to just watch movies and binge on popcorn or should you worry about grooming in case it leads to more? Why can’t things just be clear anymore?
And of course. Who can forget ghosting, cushioning, breadcrumbing, slow fading and what not. All new and painful ways to break someone’s heart.
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