Dating has always been in a state of flux, and although dating practices have never been, at some point, entirely ruled by restrictions, gone are the days when most people had some knowledge on formal dating etiquette.
As human beings, we have our own defense mechanisms to ward off bad elements, to protect ourselves from physical, mental and most of especially emotional harm. It is but not natural to be cautious. Thus, one trait common to all of us is not being honest. In this way, we can avoid having our emotions exposed and vulnerable to abuse.
It's nothing new to hear a man complain about his psycho date and how he wasted his wallet on an evening of melodrama. In many ways, the image of the over-emotional, whining female date has become a stereotype and has even found its way into popular humor. Although this scenario may not be totally untrue, people should also realize that women have had their fair share of terrible dates.
For the modern woman, nothing compares to the thrill of typing away sweet nothings to a person you've never even met. Yes, cyber dating has indeed become a veritable trend. Although it is still quite miles away from replacing the movie watching, restaurant eating kind of dating, it has become a common and preferred practice among many.