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The Demise of Dating
New York Times ^ | December 13, 2008 | Charles M. Blow

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 ...


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KEYWORDS: moralabsolutes; sexeducation; teenpregnancy
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To: SkyDancer
“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...
41 posted on 12/15/2008 10:38:45 PM PST by Fichori (I believe in a Woman's right to choose, even if she hasn't been born yet.)
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To: SkyDancer

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?


42 posted on 12/16/2008 2:17:36 AM PST by NucSubs ( Cognitive dissonance: Conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistency between beliefs and actions)
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To: martin_fierro

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.


43 posted on 12/16/2008 6:30:43 AM PST by tom h
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To: Little Brat
"I live common law and God is OK with it"

Ummm ... you might want to consult with a pastor before continuing to feel validated in your lifestyle choice. I say this with respect.

44 posted on 12/16/2008 6:34:09 AM PST by tom h
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To: NucSubs

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


45 posted on 12/16/2008 8:47:58 AM PST by SkyDancer ("Talent Without Ambition Is Sad, Ambition Without Talent Is Worse")
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To: Fichori

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 ...


46 posted on 12/16/2008 8:51:30 AM PST by SkyDancer ("Talent Without Ambition Is Sad, Ambition Without Talent Is Worse")
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To: SkyDancer

They mean well.

Just consider it a compliment.


47 posted on 12/16/2008 10:46:30 PM PST by Fichori (I believe in a Woman's right to choose, even if she hasn't been born yet.)
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To: Fichori

Always do ... thanks .....


48 posted on 12/17/2008 9:04:24 AM PST by SkyDancer ("Talent Without Ambition Is Sad, Ambition Without Talent Is Worse")
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