I watched 'He's Just Not That Into You' a few months ago and absolutely hated it. It portrayed almost every woman as a pathetic, clingy loser willing to put up with anything if only a man would complete her! And the guys were either two-timing assholes or complete douchebags. However, I digress...I bring up this movie because in it, Drew Barrymore's character has a mini-meltdown about all the ways that one can communicate changing how dating evolves, and then she says 'I'm exhausted'.
Being a 30-something, totally connected, single gal, I can totally relate. Though I don't date nearly as much as I used to, I am finding that technology more often hinders than helps early in a relationship. I'm not a romantic by any warped, stretch of the imagination but seriously, how and when did it become acceptable to use text messaging as a primary (or only) vehicle of communication? Especially early in a relationship when you're trying to get to know each other and determine if there's any chemistry? I firmly believe that chemistry can not be determined via electronic means, which leaves face to face or the occasional phone call. Emails, texts, IM's, FB posts and Twitter messages should wait! Or at the very least supplement the more personal touch points.
I've met three guys over the past few years who insist on having a relationship with my blackberry versus making an effort to meet or even talk on the phone. Needless to say this doesn't last very long. I have neither the time nor patience for that nonsense.
I get the irony of this coming from someone who does what I do for work and is glued to her blackberry. I guess I do have a glimmer of a romantic in me afterall :)
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