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The latest research by Tendermeets shows that 40% of couples are meeting via dating sites and apps rather than meeting one another in person, at work, or through friends. That is in sharp contrast to many people that think they’re bound to meet their perfect match in another way. However, that is just one of the many myths about men, women, and relationships that we will take a look at and dispel in this article.
Things You Should Know About Relationships in the Modern World
There is some context that people need when looking at the myths surrounding dating today. Generally, people are free to date whomever they want without parental interference. Moreover, people supplement their relationships through phone calls and text messages rather than just waiting until the next date to catch up.
These concepts seem to undermine the notion that people want to meet an individual without the help of modern technology. The processes of meeting and courting someone have also changed. Most people look up their potential date on social media before confirming their “date”, suggesting that technology is an integral part of modern relationships. These bits of information show that dating someone outside of work or school almost requires technology like dating sites or apps.
Online Dating Myths You Need to Forget
1. Myth: Dating Online is Dangerous
There was a push in the past to paint dating websites as dangerous because you were essentially meeting a stranger. While it’s important to be careful anytime you date someone, social media, modern dating services, and a bit of caution have made online dating incredibly safe.
2. Myth: You Have to Wait to Call Your Date
As mentioned above, people want to get to know someone quickly and determine their level of compatibility. That is hard to do without some chatting between dates. That’s why this myth fails to hold up in light of texting, dating site messages, and looking at social media profiles between dates.
3. Myth: You Should Date One Person at a Time
The notion of dating one person at a time is outdated. When you have potentially dozens of suitors out there, you want to meet them as soon as possible so you can find the one best for you. If you did that one person at a time, you’d probably miss out on a good match. Date as many people as you feel comfortable meeting!
Happy Dating Stories
The truly happy dating stories don’t start off with two people bumping into one another with coffee and striking up a conversation. They begin when people look inside themselves, determine what they want out of a relationship, and act on it. In short, that’s why dating websites are so popular these days.
People can take their self-knowledge and desires to a place where they can quickly meet potential matches, sort through them, and find a good partner. It’s easier than dating in person and has less of an impact on your day to day life. That’s why thousands of people have met their spouse online and they could not be happier for their effort.
Looking at the evidence, it’s clear that there are still many myths that pervade the public mindset when it comes to romance. While we’ve dispelled some of them here, it’s important to realize that people’s expectations of meeting others should be tempered by the realities of the modern world. After all, we have phones and computers around us all the time. Why not use them to better your love life?
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