Hi- Tech Love
The definition of love has changed. And the dating 'game' has been revolutionized. If this comes as news to you, then you are one of those guys who seriously need to read this article. So, it must mean that tried and tested ways have to change. New lessons gotta be learnt. The term that experts are using is "technological Darwinism".
Let me take you down the path of statistics and recent…yeah you guessed it right. Goddamn surveys. Flirting, communicating and dating are seriously high tech. You need more than a yellowed parchment with words scrawled in ink to snag the hottie in the next cubicle. In fact these WMD (weapons of mass dating) will take you way beyond your next door neighbor or cubicle. So stick around and you might actually learn something from the past and use old common sense with new ishtyle.
iPodaters
In brief, check out PodDater.com. Your ipod is no longer just a music machine. You can download video profiles to watch on your ipod. So some of you with the only time on your hands in the shuttle to work, can take the time to crank up your love life. Only hitch, I didn’t find any profiles from
Speed Dating - the modern Swayamvar
Yester years had swayamvars and I am not getting into describing what they are. Today we have speed dating. Cool no. So think of it like you get five minutes to judge whether the person sweating it out at your table is worth it or not. Based on the fact that you form impression of people in the first five minutes you talk to them, this ain't a bad deal. Got a boring evening at home lined up, you have nothing to lose. Maybe you can go check it out.
Tracking Device
Believe it or not! Proto types of this mating device are already out on the market. Rings using this technology are all the rage with teens across the world. They basically are chips that store your personal data and partner preferences and the lil devils actually tell you by blinking if someone with the same profile as you is walking around in the same place as you. Honestly, this one kinda freaks me out. But if you are up for strange and stranger meetings, well there's no excuse. Available on online sites, this one here is a popular devil in
Mobile Dating
Those were the times when birds delivered letters. Letters were the "Viagra" in the days of yore. They built anticipation, exposed personalities and were major acquisitions for beaus who read them to their judgmental girlfriends (this one hasn't changed over the ages). Smses do that for us. Poor messaging etiquette are major break up points in the mobile world and wireless break ups are the rage today. So, be careful. Kinda like the bird breaking up with you. But, if you are still scoping out the field, boring dates fly much faster as you can keep in touch with other potential interests at the same time.
Online Dating
This one is old hog. It's an upgrade of the friendly family aunt who was match-maker. But still it works. Only today, it’s the case of not knowing who lies at the end of a cleverly crafted line. There are a lot of urban legends related with dating online. So just remember that if you are normal and online, there are bound to be more like you. As for creeps, lets face it; this is one species that will never go extinct. So, stay anonymous in the beginning, talk on the phone, run a background check, look for warning signs, establish boundaries, if meeting do so in a public place and go with your instincts, don’t ignore them.
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