Social media and technology has taken over the way people date in our society. We live in a world where people would rather hook up than be in a relationship. Facebook allows you to instant message someone instead of picking up a phone and calling. Tinder allows you to swipe left or right without actually getting to know the real person before the first date. Twitter lets you direct message someone instead of going up to someone to ask them out. "Sliding into DM's" are not romantic. Texting someone "I don't know what do you want to do" is not fun.
What happened to picking up your girlfriend/boyfriend and having to meet the parents? What happened to romantic gestures? I'm not saying they have to roll out a red carpet and wear the fanciest clothing, but why not a $3 bouquet of flowers and a movie instead of the now popular "Netflix and chill?"
Social media and technology took over our generation. It's helpful, it's useful and it allows us more options, but it takes away from the simple things that people can enjoy. Sitting in and watching movies is great, but there is more to do in a relationship. I'm not saying a couple should always be doing things, but I noticed a lot of people in relationships are always on their phones instead of communicating with one another. Often social media destroys relationships. Hook ups are good for some people but someone normally gets hurt in the end. I am lucky to be in a good relationship. I have a boyfriend and best friend wrapped into one!
Back in the day, people went on real dates. Guys opened doors for women and respected them. If two people were into each other, they said it. When being picked up, it was expected to go knock on the door. You didn't just send the "I'm here" text. These things might sound cheesy, but they are a simple way to bring a little old fashioned romance to dating. So put down you phone, get dressed up and have a good time. You'll be surprised how fun it can actually be when you leave your house.
