Being in a dating relationship or married is something that may sound simplistic, but anyone who has experienced this knows it’s hard work, and it’s a working process. Each day we may learn something new about our dating partners and so new issues or problems are likely to occur. Some things we might not always like what we find out, but keeping a sense of composure is essential. This will help fight through and help keep the on-going relationship. While these facts are true, it’s much difficult for young adults to follow these guidelines and achieve the result of keeping that passion (relationship) alive.
These days we have to ask ourselves, why is dating so difficult? In this time period, we see that most dating relationships barely even last a year. Some don’t even make it past 4 months. So what’s the reasoning for this? I believe the number one answer to this is simply the change in society and the roles that it plays. Times were different from when our parents were growing up. Economic hardship wasn’t nearly an issue, society values were less complex, and things were less expected from one another. If parents were to give their children advice on dating, it might actually be more harmful than expected. Author, Neal Talbot of the article “Why Dating Became Difficult” reveals, “Times were simpler, choices fewer and expectations lower, in decades past. Most parents haven’t adjusted to today’s views on dating. What used to be considered ‘sweet’ is now considered ‘stalking.’ What used to earn a wedding ring, now isn’t enough to convince someone to pick up the phone.”
In addition, young adults often read books, find online articles, and get advice from “experts” to find a resolution on making relationships last. Usually these sources are older individuals who share their own experiences to help advise young adults. But will these sources be the ones to solve this issue for young adults given the rapidly changing society we live in? These changes have dramatically impacted young adults’ dating experiences and many have failed to come to see this realization.
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