Most of my friends embrace technology wholeheartedly. They love to get the newest gadget and are up to date on all of the latest buzz. But how well do we embrace it when we take the love of technology and apply it to something that requires no technology at all, like dating. At one time or another, dating was fine and dandy without the help of a telephone call or a instant message. Sure, it makes it a lot easier, but what if the new way to date was only through technology?
A friend of mine recently joined nerve.com. Rivers had mentioned this dating service to me when I first moved to New York City because his roommate was apparently quite successful on it. As I have mentioned before, there is no dating scene in NYC so New Yorkers need all the help they can get! Apparently nerve.com is for the young and hip.
The funniest thing during that conversation with my nerve newbie is that way that individuals can flirt with one another. Since there is no face to face or physical contact, that has to be re-invented online somehow. She’s had people wink at her, which she responds with a smile. But when people start asking for kisses, is that going to far? Even if its only digital? I know some of you won’t kiss and tell, but do you think its weird to “kiss online” or do you think you’d be more daring because it is only online? And for those who don’t even kiss on the first date, what would be acceptable online?
