Online dates?

[Notabot]

When did people actually start having dates online? Is it the new norm?. Let me explain, so last night I was a little surprised when my phone rang and my Nephew's name appeared on the screen. I genuinely thought he only knew how to communicate via WhatsApp. Of course he was looking for something and he wanted me to ask his Aunt my wife if he could stay over at ours tonight as he is meeting his girlfriend in person for the first time tonight and she lives close to us so it would be better if he could stay here. Naturally I said yea of course, but I was curious as to how he was only meeting his girlfriend for the first time. He proceeded to tell me they have already had 3 online dates already via video calls through some app. The most recent being on Tuesday evening when they had dinner and watched a movie together via video call. I didn't know this was a thing. He told me his current "girlfriend" isn't the first girl he's had online dates with but she's the first girl he's actually going to meet up with. Apparently having dates online is safer for both participants as both of you are at home in a safe place so there is less awkwardness and that makes getting to know eachother easier before actually meeting. It got my thinking last night about how I meet my wife in a night club all those years ago in a club in town and how i needed a shot of jager to give me the courage to go and talk to her and how much life was simpler back then. it also makes a better story to tell the grandkids in the future.

[bananabox999]

Heard of it during covid, not really other than that

[TheFalcon]

Id venture that is it good things have moved on since years ago- Id often reminisce too about back in the day- but was it really better back then,

what about the people who are shy, have no friends and never leave the house,

this online dating- the literal version- well it opens up some doors for these folks who were previously left behind.

[Rachel Divine]

I think the world is changing bit by bit, the relationships take different ''shapes'' and becomes normal.

For example, what was a shame some years ago, like getting pregnant without being married, nowadays is normal, nobody is judging whatsoever, sometimes it is advisable.

[thehighwayman]

At least it's safe. A few online dates will give both sides a chance to get to know each other a little before meeting.

[Irelandbeautyyy]

Iam next one who didn’t know this is a thing how to date today.

No thank you.

When i will start dating again, I hope a man will invite me for a dinner outside

[pegmyass85]

I think it's a good thing. As the previous commenter said it gives shy people a better chance at meeting people. It also provides a lot of safety to the young women involved that they would get to know the guy before they meet up. As for telling the grandkids, that's something I will have to avoid doing. How I met my wife definitely isn't a story to be telling anyone's kids if I'm honest.