Posted on 12/15/2008 8:28:30 AM PST by Sopater
The paradigm has shifted. Dating is dated. Hooking up is here to stay.
(For those over 30 years old: hooking up is a casual sexual encounter with no expectation of future emotional commitment. Think of it as a one-night stand with someone you know.)
According to a report released this spring by Child Trends, a Washington research group, there are now more high school seniors saying that they never date than seniors who say that they date frequently. Apparently, it’s all about the hookup.
When I first heard about hooking up years ago, I figured that it was a fad that would soon fizzle. I was wrong. It seems to be becoming the norm.
(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
“These days it’s really tough - then there’s too many Jewish mom’s trying to hook me up with their son ...”Que fiddler on the roof music...
Morning.
1) I met my beautiful wife online. Married 11 years, two kids. Have ya tried it? My widower dad met my step-mom that way.
2) Why is it tougher “these days”? Is it the hook-up culture? Is it affecting established adults as well?
She looks like the sl-t on “Sex and the City,” Kim Cattrall. I hope Dowd doesn’t consider that a compliment, because it is not intended to be one.
Ummm ... you might want to consult with a pastor before continuing to feel validated in your lifestyle choice. I say this with respect.
Hi - tried it several times but what I saw online was not what showed up ... after all that I’d rather meet someone through someone or by chance somewhere ... glad it worked for you!
/r/Jane
Ha Ha ... good one!
You’d be surprised how many doctors and dentists I’ve met ... “such a nice boy” ......
Actually I’m not sure what I’m looking for so I continue with my career ...
They mean well.
Just consider it a compliment.
Always do ... thanks .....
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