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Nowadays, dating has become a very complex process. With much broader options, and endless ways to meet people,  the dating process as we know it has changed tremendously. A whole new dating culture and industry has emerged. This industry is predominantly built on dating apps and websites that introduced the idea of online and social media dating, the hookup culture, as well as new professions such as dating coaches, consultants, and matchmakers.

All the cultural and technological dynamics of today’s world have made dating more perplexing than it should be. This is why we should find ways to help us navigate through dating in the modern world, so how does dating really work in 2020? Read on to find out.

Social Media and Online Dating 

In 2020, social media and technology have helped a lot of relationships stay alive. They also led to the creation of new ones. Dating apps and other online communication platforms allow people to communicate without breaking social distancing rules. They have also helped a lot of people feel less lonely while self-isolating. With extra time on our hands due to the unfortunate circumstances of 2020, the evolving technology of the modern world has helped many of us form new relationships or figure out ways to maintain our present ones. However, since all of these platforms offer too many options, making the right choice or facing the urge to move on can be hard. 

Define What You are Looking For

Dating and hookup apps are characterised by their variety. You can find people who want to date casually, are just looking to hookup, or are searching for something serious. When using these platforms, it is important to clarify what you are looking for to connect with someone who wants the same thing as you. As explained by the people behind Sex Sites, with the growing availability of hookup apps and dating sites, it is easier for everyone to find other people who share their interests. In order to avoid leading someone on or getting yourself hurt, you should determine whether you and that person are on the same page whether you are looking for a serious relationship or just for someone to casually hook up with. 

Make it Clear

It is important to let your potential date know what you are looking for. Even if you are deeply interested in them and do not want to risk ruining what both of you could have, it is important to be upfront. This will save both of you a lot of time, confusion, and pain. If one person is looking for a fling while the other is looking for a serious relationship, it can turn into a very awkward situation. It can be even worse if both people do not figure out that they are looking for different things right away. If one of them gets attached, they would be deeply hurt.  

Reasonable Standards

It is important to set reasonable standards for your date. If you have impossible standards, this might significantly decrease your chances of meeting and connecting with someone. You could also miss out on many good dates who might actually turn out to be interesting or surprisingly compatible with you. Try to step out of your comfort zone and accept the fact that it is almost impossible to meet someone who checks off all the boxes on your wishlist. Realising this will relieve some of the pressure off both you and your date, and will make room for enjoyment and allow you to get to know each other better. 

Do Not Rush

If you are not the picky kind, you may find yourself rushing into commitments. This will lead to many failed dates which will end up making you feel disheartened and hurt. While you should not be picky, you should also take the time to find someone who feels right to you. Do not go on too many dates or force unnecessary commitments with the wrong people. You may feel pressured to do so seeing as how dating apps have made the process a lot faster, but you need to remind yourself that you are not running out the clock. 

Meet Up

Since communicating and interacting with others in our digital world can be literally with a single tap or click of a button, people often forget the importance of physically meeting someone and spending time with them. As you communicate with someone over social media, a lot of disillusionment is created. For one, you can’t really know what a person is like if you don’t interact with them or observe their actions in-person. This is why it is important not to set any standards or expectations that may lead to disappointment. Besides, it is possible to be confused about whether you and that person are together or not. This is why it is important to meet up shortly after establishing an online connection. It is also important to remind yourself that it is okay if the date didn’t turn out the way you hoped it would and that it can be thought of as an experience. 

Respect and Honesty

The idea of “ghosting,” or just suddenly disappearing has become way too common nowadays. It has become so easy to just stop responding to others, especially when most interactions are online. Today, anyone can just disappear from your life for no reason and with no prior warning. The psychological impact that this behaviour can leave on a person is horrible. Therefore, it is important to treat other people the way you would like to be treated. Do not lead anyone on if they are right for you, and do not ghost them either. Tell them as nicely as possible that they are simply just not right for you.  

Dating in 2020 has become a very complicated process. There are way too many options and choices, and the ways in which you can meet different people are endless. You will often catch yourself overthinking sending simple texts, and whether you made the right choice swiping right to a certain person. Although modern dating has many benefits, it can be really hard to navigate. This is why it is important to keep the above points in mind when dating in 2020.

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