[VietVet]

The social/dating scene was not like this in 1962, when I started college. Things began to change in the mid-60’s. But even in the 70’s, which were pretty free and easy compared to a decade before, affection and mate seeking were still primary. The behavior discussed in the article is just sad; these people are emotionally crippled.

[thecodont]

The social/dating scene was not like this in 1962, when I started college. Things began to change in the mid-60’s.

Thank "The Pill" for that.

But even in the 70’s, which were pretty free and easy compared to a decade before, affection and mate seeking were still primary.

Even around that "free and easy" time, there were still plenty of ads in print and broadcast media aimed at the young male market for diamond engagement rings.

The behavior discussed in the article is just sad; these people are emotionally crippled.

I saw things start to change in the 1990s.