12.17.2008

Dating in America - past and present

In the world of dating today is a common word between people who love their profile and uploading photos on their sites for social networking, friendship sites and / or dating sites. But even for the evolution of the Internet, people were familiar with dating in a more traditional way. Dating has evolved from monitoring a dating night stands. A brief history about dating in America will help us to learn more about the differences between dating of past and present times.

Until the early 1800s, marriages were considered more serious than dating, marriages were based on social positions and not based on the few attraction or "love at first sight". The late 1800s saw a transition in dating as it became more formal. Approval of the parents was required. At this time was synonymous with dating relationship or romantic courtship.

At the beginning of 1900 between dating couples were accompanied by their parents. Protectors of the observed interaction and discussion between couples. The girl's mother invited the boy to her house and chaperoned the meeting. This period witnessed a trend in public together.

The mid-1900 saw a major change in the style and values of dating, People came to know about each other through the dating and were more influenced by their peers and define the rules of dating. People were more influenced by films and advertisements. There was no "oversight" and interactions between couples were without any obligation. Dating was synonymous with dance as dancing on the first day was deemed a more serious relationship.

Dating has become for high school students during the jaren'50 and jaren'60 there were more weekly as dating, exchanging phone calls and physical intimacy that led to early marriages between couples. Prior importance was given to love, and this was regarded as a major reason for a happier marriages.

Currently dating is becoming more synonymous with infidelity as married couples have two things with their colleagues or "old school friends." Thanks to the online revolution and the transition in thinking!

1 comments:

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