I love writing about dating crazes, and this one truly takes the biscuit!
Devised by a Los Angeles company called OneKeyAway this new means of meeting someone combines technology with a social environment (party).
Before parties, guests register online and complete questionnaires. The answers are then transferred to digital memory devices — red, plastic squares slightly larger than a matchbox — that the guests wear like necklaces.
Every now and then a funky little idea comes along, and in this instance it’s from California in the form of WingGirlsUSA.com. It works just like the male ‘wing man’ concept whereby you take your buddy out with you for some support on the battlefields (clbs,pubs etc).
In this instance however, a fella can hire a lady for a night who will basically help you make introductions to birds that you fancy. So it’s almost like going out with your sister who has the ‘balls’ to go and make the introduction for you. I bet the founder Raelaine San Buenaventura is great fun herself to come up with this!
According to the American Association of Retired Persons senior dating is on the increase with 70% of singles dating, one of the fastest growing sectors.
This is often down to divorce and death (of their partner). Dr. John Gray, communication and relationships expert and best-selling author of “Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus,” has partnered with BoomerTowne.com, an informational website for baby boomers, to provide advice for boomers who are thinking about dating again or who have recently entered into a new relationship. It’s a fantastic place to start anyway!
Being scientifically minded, Dr Gray has come up with a theory called the ‘five stages of dating’ which clearly presents the common relationship phases couples may experience (at any age):
Attraction: This is the time to date around and not hurry into a serious relationship. “At this point, try to have a good time with dating and create a series of positive dating experiences,” said Dr. Gray. “This also lets someone determine what kinds of people he or she might find interesting or stimulating.”
Uncertainty: Strong feelings could emerge once two people decide they really like each other. This could include feelings of uncertainty. It is important to remember that first doubts can be a normal part of the dating process.
That’s right… ladies all around the world can now date Sheikh Hassan, Hezbollah’s top man. You may just be a number to him but you can expect to have loads of fun with RPGs, AKs, beeadings… you name it. Just don’t step out of line because you may just get stoned!!!
