We all know the dating culture in 2015 has certainly changed since when our parents started dating. Heck, in my opinion dating has changed since we started dating and if you’re reading this, I can guarantee you, you’re not that old! For the most part, chivalry is dead and it’s really sad.

We live in a world where dating is hanging out with the person you’re talking to. Of course, we’re also the generation of Netflix and chill. It’s a rare occurrence these days to go on a real date. Obviously, as college students, no one expects to be wined and dined in a five-star, upscale restaurant for date night. However, grabbing a slice of pizza after a movie is still nice and much appreciated. As a girl who has met many types of people, it’s sad to see that no one really knows what they want anymore.

Guys are afraid to be guys. It’s as simple as that. It’s a rarity to have someone ask you out on an actual date, period -- never mind, in person! You’ll probably get the text, “Wanna hang out?” with some sort of suggestive emoji. Oh, and that’s another thing -- emojis! I love ‘em, but the dating culture has been consumed by Snapchat flirting and Instagram likes equating to a blooming romance and sliding into DMs as a form of trying to win someone over. If you actually think about it, people can’t do anything without some sort of virtual communication. But people, those are just words on a screen and small icons. You can’t see the wrinkles next to someone’s eyes when they smile. You can’t see the nervous flittering of their eyes when they wait for your response. Emotion has been drained out of dating and we need to change that.

The sad truth is that emotions are nonexistent these days. People are afraid of commitment, rejection, and heartache. We all are. But, hey, most of us are young and in college. We want to experience dating different types of people. I can guarantee you that if you're in a relationship, you’re not expected to be restricted and have no life. Commitment in a relationship does not mean you have a ball and chain, and sign your life away to your significant other. It doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun, hang out with friends, or have the college experience. It might mean you have a guaranteed cuddle partner, best friend, and confidante.

I guess when I say chivalry is dead, it’s not completely true. I have been on dates where guys have come to my door without having to be asked, they’ve held the door for me and opened the car door; but it seems like those small gestures are slowly fading away. Why?

No one should have to tell the person they are talking to to come to their door to get them. Please, just come to the door and stop the “here” text. Man up and come to the door. It will mean a lot, whether you realize it or not. It shows character. I mean, that's if they're even willing to pick you up.

Another thing. Parents don’t bite. They may want to meet who their child is going on a date with. Nothing weird or out of the ordinary, but after all, dating these days appears to be nonexistent. Dating isn’t walks around a quaint little town, grabbing coffee or a slice of pizza (because who doesn’t love pizza), or getting to see a movie together. Dating has died, not chivalry.

The current equation of dating is “Netflix and chill." We live in a hookup culture. Everyone wants something different. There is a time to have fun and party, but doesn’t that get old? Why are people so afraid of being attached to someone? Maybe, just maybe, you’ll find out that Netflix with a different person every week gets pretty boring when you want to watch holiday movies, bake cookies, and drink hot cocoa. The hookup culture isn’t going to give you memories to cherish forever. Maybe we need to change ourselves to change the dating world.