a connection. Nothing is creepier, however, than stalking a
potential mate on social media. It’s far more fun to allow a
natural mysteriousness that comes with slowly getting to know
someone rather than overdosing on their Facebook status
updates from the last five years.
8. Hold the sex. While this may not seem all that modern, it can
be when taken in context of current trends. These days more
relationships start from what were once casual affairs—
meaning that the sex came before anything else. While there is
nothing wrong with this per se, it does complicate things when
we introduce the hormone surge from physical intimacy that
can sometimes cloud our vision. This clouded vision can make
us more inclined to make choices based on innate chemical
responses rather than true potential.
9. Date for the fun of it, not the destination. While marriage
and children is just as much a modern concept as a traditional
one, it’s important not to approach every single date as though
you are interviewing a potential life partner. A sense of
spaciousness where the journey is in this moment is just as
much appreciated as a potential destination, which makes for a
much more fun, relaxed, and enjoyable dating experience.