Growing up, we all fawned over the (very handsome) Disney princes. Riding up on horses, swords in hand, protecting their kingdoms, and of course, winning over the heart of the beautiful princess. As we became teenagers, the realization set in. There is no Disney prince charming. The modern day prince can be found car-less, beer can in hand, and constantly asking you to "Netflix and chill."
When did we decide to settle for something less than we deserve? There is a big difference between high standards and unrealistic standards. Girls aren't asking for guys to ask us out with a bouquet of roses, or a flash mob. In fact, a simple, nicely worded text message, or phone call, would be just fine. But sliding into our DMs isn't OK! It just shows us that you aren't being serious and you're probably not worth our time. If you're trying to get our number, you should ask a mutual friend or approach us in person. It's definitely less creepy than messaging us weird pick up lines on social media!
Also, since when did guys liking all of our Instagram pictures become the most effective way to get a girl's attention? It's definitely flattering in the moment, but do you ever think, was he liking the pictures because he thought they looked nice? More than likely, it was just a stunt to make you notice him, and he probably didn't care about the actual pictures he was liking. What happened to the harmless pranks and passing notes that got girls attention? Technology has ruined finding our Prince Charming because, now, a lot of boys don't know how to act around girls. They like to hide behind their phones and laptops -- showing, asking, and telling us crude things. There's a big difference between being funny and being obnoxious.
Some modern day teenage boys could be compared to fishermen. Although that's an unusual concept, think about it. The boy casts his imaginary line, looking for a pretty girl. The girl eventually takes the bait, most likely after being impressed or seduced the boy. Then, when she gives him what he wants, he casts his line again looking for the next girl. This act usually ends in confusion and heartbreak for the girl, as we hoped the boy would be different than this.
Obviously, things have changed dramatically since our parents and grandparents were kids looking for their significant other. Back then, there was a lack of technology, so everything was done in person, or via mail (all of you fans of "The Notebook" know this to be true). Now, it's all texting, tweeting, online dating, and so on. You don't even need to leave your bed to find a significant other!
Our parents and grandparents were accustomed to the act of courting, and asking the girls parents permission before going on a date. They also used to go up to the door and introduce themselves to the parents, as opposed to just waiting in the car for her to come out. Those are simple acts that boys, nowadays, sometimes forget to do, and it makes all the difference. Because not all boys are like this, there is hope that things can change and girls of this generation can have a chance at their Prince Charming.
