Willow3939

Willow3939

Oct 2015

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Dating: Now Vs The '90s

Was dating in the 90’s more natural and easier than it is today? Or is dating easier now with all the technology of dating sites and apps? Which do you prefer?

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candykisses46●Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Oct 13, 2015●20 Blogs●507 Comments

I was married up until 1987 and then widowed.In my time it was very difficult to go out as this was seen as not ladylike.You had to have the family in earshot to see what is going on. Needless to say the first and only person I got married to was something I would never ever want to relive in a lifetime again. Today much more wiser and street smart it is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack for someone the is genuine,as there are far too many that are only out there for a free meal ticket.

Willow3939OP●Greer, South Carolina USA

Oct 13, 2015●29 Blogs●229 Comments

Candy,
I agree, after 2 abusive marriages, I am not looking to repeat history.

I haven't dated even once in the nearly 2 years since he left. And online dating isn't going so well for me.

candykisses46●Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Oct 13, 2015●20 Blogs●507 Comments

Willow I have received umpteen requests but they are all duds.So I am just here for the forums and blogs,and find some discussions very interesting.If I did not have a very busy life I think I would still be looking but am very happy just as things are now.I have come to the conclusion it is better not to put your hopes up as having been on not only this site but others,has been a very daunting exercise.

Ccincy●Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Oct 13, 2015●1 Blogs●3,385 Comments

I'm an oldie and didn't date in my day cause a bunch of us boys and girls in my High School years got together and went out as a crowd.

I went on my very first date when I was in my early 30's when I met my late husband.We got married a week later in 1980.

We didn't have cell phones,computers unlike it was later on.

I think now a days that some people make dating so complicated when it really shouldn't be.

Snookums3●Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

Oct 13, 2015●35 Blogs●1,520 Comments

Willow. I am in computers and can tell u that things were a lot more natural in the 90's. Now it is all technology and it is not doing it for me. They send u a pic, talk on skype and that is love everlasting. Bull !!!

Redex●Northumberland, England UK

Oct 13, 2015●5,763 Comments

mmmm Willow definitely found it better 30odd

years ago.
I would prefer to meet someone maybe one one of my travels or walking getting to know them as friends first before

diving in

1to1to1●nbattleford, Saskatchewan Canada

Oct 13, 2015●11 Blogs●1,778 Comments

Good Morning Willow,

Dating in the 90s was much simpler. When you wanted to get to know someone in the 90s, texting,computors,facebook weren t competing for that special persons time, and attention.
The 90s weren't an eternity away, but even then things were simpler, and I know I was a lot happier then,(without the new age technology), What s that saying less is more,

Solamente●Adeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands Spain

Oct 13, 2015●87 Blogs●1,201 Comments

I was in a relationship throughout the 90's so cant say whether it was easier.

Today I find dating sites very useful as a tool for finding a relationship. I am sure if I lived in a country that offered a greater opportunity to meet people locally I would find what the Spanish call my "media naranja"

Obstinance_Works●Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK

Oct 13, 2015●200 Comments

The last time I asked a girl out for a drink I was sat on the toilet. I'd say dating is natural to a fault.

LonelyfromAfrica●Darlaston, Western Cape South Africa

Oct 13, 2015●37 Blogs●302 Comments

In the 90s we grabbed the interest we got as we believed it was all that was out there... These days it is difficult to commit (so many men...en little time)...access to social media makes us insecure as to if the fit is the best fit... and it puts us in a space of ...there are plenty more...

Willow3939OP●Greer, South Carolina USA

Oct 13, 2015●29 Blogs●229 Comments

Lonely,
There are many people who don't want to make a commitment. As long as their upfront about it on their profile, no problem, I know the ones to avoid. I am very shy and not good in social situations. I can't imagine having a card and going up to a man and starting a conversation.

I'm too afraid of rejection. But if it works for you, go for it.

luckyman1970●jacksonville, Florida USA

Oct 13, 2015●232 Comments

Does this question even need to be asked. Internet dating has revolutionized the selection and breeding process. If only there was no birth control we would be building a new super human race. Fortunately for the male, he doesn't seem to know the difference between trying and succeeding.

Willow3939OP●Greer, South Carolina USA

Oct 13, 2015●29 Blogs●229 Comments

Lillie,
If you like social situations, face to face is best.

Lucky,
The selection and breeding process?

luckyman1970●jacksonville, Florida USA

Oct 13, 2015●232 Comments

I thought dating was the selection process

Man's laws of equality are superseded by nature's laws of inequality.

PrettyPrescious●Renton, Washington USA

Oct 14, 2015●2 Blogs●145 Comments

I'm in my 50s, and I think dating used to be easier---not only because I was younger in the past, but b/c dating whilst older is harder as well. People don't trust each other anymore, and are all caught up with their gadgets, aren't socializing as they used to. So now it's easier in the sense of finding potential prospects, yet harder otherwise. Right now I'm in an online thing, and he is trying to get here to this country to be with me, we'll see how it goes. We've used skype many times, the next best thing to being there LOL
The good news is that researchers from the University of Chicago, dept. of psychology, interviewed 20,000 people and concluded that couples who had met online have better relationship outcomes!

PrettyPrescious●Renton, Washington USA

Oct 16, 2015●2 Blogs●145 Comments

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