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What baby boomers are now realizing as they date online is that times are way different now — courting isn’t the same as it once was when they were in their late teens and early 20s. Yes, the rules have changed.
What baby boomers need to know about online dating
As it turns out, baby boomers are online dating, too, says a recent study. In fact, niche online dating sites like BabyBoomerPeopleMeet.com and BabyBoomerDatingSite.com have sprouted just to give senior citizens a new, more specific place to meet each other. Move over Match.com and eHarmony, the older generation is on the prowl online, too.
If you’re a baby boomer who has suddenly felt the need to date online, keep these new rules in mind…
1. You’re Allowed to Date More Than One Person at the Same Time
Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, it was rare for a woman to date more than one man. Nowadays, women date various men simultaneously. After all, we’re all about multi-tasking now. If you like a couple of guys (maybe even more?), it’s okay to test out the waters and go on dates with all of them. As you learn more and more about each, you can start weeding out the bad and picking out the good. Before you know it, you’ll narrow it down so well, you’ll be down to date the one that you really like just like the good ol’ days.
2. Kissing is Okay on the First Date
If he leans in to kiss you at the end of the first date, don’t be surprised. If you like him and are feeling the mood, I say go for it. People aren’t as prudish now as they were once, you know. You won’t be labeled easy by kissing the guy on the first date. In fact, doing so might speed up the process of weeding out the bad–if he’s a bad kisser, you won’t waste your time going on date number two.
3. Don’t Expect Flowers
Back in the day, it was normal for boys to bring girls flowers while they’re dating. Times definitely have changed. Instead of flowers in the beginning of a relationship, many men save that gift for when they make a mistake, have to say sorry or an anniversary. Once in a while, you’ll find a true romantic who will give you flowers on the first few dates–many women who have been on the receiving end of this, however, have deemed it strange or presumptuous. Go figure.
4. You Can Take Turns Paying
Before Women’s Suffrage and the Civil Rights Movement, men used to pretty much pay for everything. But now that “all men” are created equal (which includes half of the nation’s population–as in, women), it’s okay to take turns. Sure, the good catch will opt to pay, but at least make the reach. Don’t just sit there twiddling your thumbs. By making the reach, you’ll be telling him that you’re a strong, independent woman. How empowering?!
5. You Can Make the First Move
You no longer have to wait for him to make the first move. From hand-holding to the first kiss, women are more empowered now more than ever. We’re bosses, executives, bread-winners… so why can’t we make the first move now? If you like your date (and you believe he feels exactly the same way), grab a hold of his hand or lean in to kiss him at date’s end. He might even be turned on by your gusto.
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But let be frank and sincere, double dating as of today does not help at all, even it contributes to d problem of d matter. Finding a true lover while double dating is very difficult. Therefore be wise
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Interestng articles.. But I still like my guys to bring me flowers. And I doubt i’ll be the one to make the first move. I maybe old fashion but I enjoy the lil butterflies that I get in the tummy when I like some1 - “I cnt wit for him to kiss Me”… lol
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Kising is not bad but some men are so disgusting to be kissed. You never know his intentions, there are many diseases nowadays and care should be taken b4 offering your lips to be ‘eaten’ by a stranger. Take care ladies
I think dating more than one will definately works because guys of today take the ladies for granted by giving your love to him and later dumpe u as if u are a waste.
Love is life, live to love even while true love is difficult to found. Make the one you have true, through sincerity of purpose. You will be glad you did.
love at first sight is ok.
Very true, be an independent woman…………
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Modern Day Dating is more tech friendly where you can date more than one from the comfort of the home and can meet the person after knowing him.This is one advantage but it involves a few risks as well as people hardly speak the truth while being dating online.