Communi-dating- How we date through our various forms of digital and wireless communication, i.e., text, bbm, e-mail, phone, facebook, Match.com (Flirtexting, pg. 20)
With technology rapidly becoming the means by which we communi-date, the rules have to be adjusted to today’s times.
For example, it’s important to know who should be the first to send a Facebook friend request (he should) and when it’s appropriate to change your status from ‘single’ to ‘in a relationship’ (a mutual agreement and discussion will decide this.) Embarrassment strikes when Jane changes her status to ‘In a relationship with Joe’ and Joe’s status still says ‘Interested in Women!’ Two words: social suicide. Avoid this at all cost and get up to speed on the new, updated rules of communi-dating.
Tell us the new RULES have you learned to live by in this digital dating world. Your post will enter you a chance to win an autographed copy of Flirtexting (offer ends Friday, Feb. 26th). Post comment below.
Most guys lie on their status! My ex has been “single” ever since we broke up and I know he has a new girlfriend, PLUS a baby on the way!
I only have one rule. Never talk about your significant other or a crush on a social networking site. Sure, it’s okay to say you are dating someone but anything said can and will be twisted by others. I’d rather not say anything and keep things strong then let one of ‘his boys’ read something the wrong way or vice-versa.
Don’t Over TEXT. Match 1:1 or 2:1 at MOST. For every text you receive, send a response or at most send two responses. Stop there and move on to something else. Nothing smells desperate more than taking a shower, coming back and seeing you have five text from one person asking where you are, why havent you texted me back, what are you doing, do you still like me, and I hate you!
I have learned a couple of rules to live by in the digital dating world. I have learned to never put out every single detail of your love/dating life on any social networking site. It will be out there for everyone to see, and if something bad happens it will be embarrassing! Another rule I’ve learned is to be modest when a guy texts you a compliment. It may come off the wrong way if you’re too cocky, and guys like for girls to accept their compliments in a polite way. One last rule I’ve learned is to just be yourself! Do not try to be another personality behind a computer or phone screen to get the guy you want, and when you’re with him a completely different person! He will like you for you, and if he doesn’t seem interested then he may not be the right person for you.