The Voice - Student Newspaper

Dating within today's generation-part 1

By Eric Carroll
Advertising Manager, The VOICE

Dating has changed over the years; every new generation is upping the ante. American married couples are no longer the only ones trying to keep up with those damn Joneses; singles are being affected too.

Close trusted friends and older family members use to be the sounding boards for dating information. But thanks to the internet, advice is given from people who do not know us or our relationship history.

Sure it's nice to have outside eyes looking in, but no one beats the person who cried along with you during The Color Purple and who you split a frozen steak with you while reassuring you that the girl didn't look under age!

More young people today consider dating the same as being in a committed boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. Come on, how many committed couples do you know date? Seriously, you date to become a committed couple. All dating is, is an excuse to show off. For guys it's look at what I can come up with without asking you, and for gals it's let's see what hoops we can make him go through.

For those of you who are scared of asking the object of your desire out then get someone you trust to do it for you. This may seem childish, but let us remember that kids have the best fun. So stop saying "no one is asking me out". Open your mouth and do the asking yourself.

People, step out of your comfort zones and go, go, go, dating. So later on you can start mating.

How are you going to find out what you want and what traits you desire in a partner if you don't date? If you're allowing others to pick and choose for you then let them have the fun for you as well.