Like planes, trains, and car to anywhere in the world and there’s so many people in the world.
At one point we all just dated who was around us whether the who’s ever in the neighborhood now he can date somebody in another country
Like planes, trains, and car to anywhere in the world and there’s so many people in the world.
At one point we all just dated who was around us whether the who’s ever in the neighborhood now he can date somebody in another country
What I believe is, just like you said, there are infinite chances for a single person to choose from the preferred sex. This draws out one serious problem or consequence, whatever you consider.
And that is, the task itself does not get completed at the end and we do not even see it as we are busy going from one person to another. Comparing the present person with our previous partners and looking forward to the next person, who, we hope, is better than the current one, in any manner possible.
You see, the task of selecting a partner does not get fulfilled at all here. It is like a greed for money. More is better. In relationships, it is considered that more options are better. But, I hardly think that is the case now.
At the present, more options indirectly means not getting the task completed in the appropriate time frame. Just like we are not able to select even one smartphone for ourselves when there are lots and lots of options given to us to choose from.
What do you think?
Well, I think people learn and grow so you can train or teach the person that you have but also people grow so sometimes they’re not the same person you started the relationship with which also makes you seek out another person because maybe they’re not gonna be able to give you what they gave you at the beginning or what you’re looking for now
@The_Shadow_Dweller You do make a compelling argument. However, I would like to add my rebuttal, with respect. Which is, marriage is not simply a task to complete. People who view it this way end up getting divorced the majority of the time.
But that person sticks with you regardless you having changed too. And that matters, I think. And you need to take efforts to adjust and make the other person adjust too.
I don't expect myself to remain the same 5 to 10 years from now. Do you?
@Jamie05rhs This is really helpful. Truly! I read in some novel that, love is not something that is enjoyable over a period of time. It required lots and lots of sacrifice, understanding, and commitment.
It was one of the books written by Rick Riordan. And I still remember the quote that was said by Cupid himself in the book. And he was not showing his face to anyone, except his mom Aphrodite, as according to him, true love does not have any face. Or something that you would not expect at all.
I would like to apply the same analogy to marriage too. Or serious dating. Commitment, some sacrifice and understanding. Its a life long task, he said.
@The_Shadow_Dweller
"But that person sticks with you"
What person?
@Jamie05rhs That message was meant for the author initially. The longer message with you included is meant for you.
As for your question, the person I am talking about is your partner. Both your partner and you, change over time, but still do not leave each other. That counts for something, right?
@The_Shadow_Dweller OHHH. ... Ideally, yes. That is God's plan. But a lot of people don't believe in commitment.
@Jamie05rhs That is so true.
Its as if, we believe in the God but do not listen to him.
@The_Shadow_Dweller Right!
There are the real Christians who don't believe in divorce, and then there are the fake Christians who think divorce is no big deal and getting another husband is just like getting a new pair of shoes.
@Jamie05rhs I really cannot say anything about the divorce and all, in Christianity or any other religion. I simply do not know in depth. But you may be right.
Yes, except that the accessibility is really just an illusion that people want to believe in.
The reason that people have always chosen from the people around them is because what a relationship IS is spending time physically together. Social media and dating apps encourages people to "shop" far and wide in search of a "better deal", but when those people aren't local, it almost always means that they end up wasting their time and energy on a person that they will never actually spend time with or have a real relationship with.
And even worse, because it SEEMS that the whole world is available, people tend to raise their standards to ridiculous heights, which really only has two outcomes: disappointment and loneliness or being used.
What you may not realize is that the app companies are hugely incentivized to keep people in that pattern, because it makes them a ton of money and gives them power and influence. Desperate people are constantly on the apps, driving traffic and viewing ads, while happy people in relationships have lives that keep them off the apps.
Dating apps in particular are built to hook you in and keep you desperate, and for the men, to get you paying more and more for better access to the women - but it's all just a scam.
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No I don´t think that accessibility is a problem because the more chances you have to meet a possible partner the better. The problem I rather see is that dating has become a business model and as in fitness the money making is often more important than people reaching their goals.
I don´t know about the US but in Germany and probably also in the parts of the world there are pages that work with fake profiles where people are paid to keep you chatting with them to keep you pay for the platform but they never have an interest in actually meeting you.
I don´t think the accessibility is really a problem it´s rather people not interested in commitment looking for other options that´s a problem to me.
Not exactly; if that was the major issue, there'd just be a lot more long distance relationships.
The problem is mainly from women being too picky, entitled, and arrogant nowadays and engaging in hookup culture with all the Chads, with simps and soyboys who aren't 'real men' also somewhat contributing to it. Yes, some men out there are not date material right now either, but since women have all the leverage and power in sex and relationships, the primary blame goes to them, and I'm not going to say otherwise.
You're in charge and do all the picking and choosing; so this is mostly your fault, ladies. We're all going to go extinct because you'd rather be alone than refuse to be with a man less than literally perfect.
No. The problem is that people think they have way more accesssibility than they actually have. I will never have any problem with people trying to land the best beau they can land. I DO have a problem with fantasies.
People are acting like the world is their oyster and treating their partners in a similar regard. You deserve to feel excited, wanted, and cherished by your mate in life. Don't forego "good enough" just because you think someone might be out there who can fund the jet-setting lifestyle you envisioned for yourself.
I've seen some guys here cry their souls out over a 50dollar dinner from a date...
imagine them trying to pay for a plane ticket... lmfao
" we didn't fly Emirates First Class from Dubai to Paris... does that mean he's not really interested? "
🤣 I’ll never be that bougie
You’re right, but what about those guys that will go overseas and get a mail order bride and you see the countless shows 50 day fiancé
I see them here on this site... lol
I agree, I think people settled down/compromised more quickly in the old days as you either went with whoever was close or you were alone. Of course in the old days they could travel as well, but nowadays if you are living in a big city, you have access to at least a million people within an hour of you. Having to walk or cart around to all the different parts of the city in the old days would have required a lot more effort, making the okay matches closer to you much more palatable.
No, dating apps don't increase the efficiency of dates or even the number of dates if you're a guy. Accessibility is an illusion that keeps you spending money on a subscription. Dating is bad because people can't openly communicate what they want simple as.
Yes, this is absolutely true. When the dating pool expands to include millions of people, it is very difficult to compete. And it creates more people at the bottom while the few at the top can date or hook up with whoever they want.
In hypergamous situations it exacerbates the situation drastically
So then the problem is hypergamy. Not accessibility.
No. I completely disagree. Accessibility should make dating BETTER, if anything. That means you can be more selective in who you date and you can find someone more compatible.
However, human hearts are corrupted. That is why people are fucking this up so royally. Because they're doing it wrong. They end up just having sex with a bunch of people and not actually dating anyone.
No, local dating is shit, without accessability to the entire country, I'd never find anyone compatible.
Not really, it give that person a chance to see the cultural differences of dating. The only downfall of accessibility is online dating because there are no guarantees of actually meeting the person of interest.
I think it's good. I would never have met my wife except online.
No. I think it mainly comes down to people want to take but they don't want to give.
Disagree. Accessibility is never an issue. Never had been.
Value is the issue
Can you elaborate?
@In_Trance Thanks.
"Value is the issue."
What does this mean?
I think people dare who they’re interested in
I think that is a major driver as to why it has gotten so bad.
It is because of women
Now I need you to explain this one
I haven't had trouble dating people nearby
No, not really
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