5 Dating Trends That Must Go

As we progress further into 2016, so has my distaste for certain dating practices (many of which I admit to being guilty of).  I am fully content with dating myself (article soon to come) until I cross paths with someone that won’t make me regret rolling out of bed.  Lets get right into it! Here are

5 DATING TRENDS THAT MUST GO: 

1COUCH DATES
No more Netflix and Chill.  No more Hulu and Hang.  And I’m going to be proactive here and say no Firestick and F***.  I don’t know when couch dates went from being a backup plan to becoming the norm but I curse the day that they did.  I understand that they are the least expensive dates possible, requiring the least amount of effort.  But so does your date.  A couch date says 1 of 4 things: you either lack creativity, you lack funds, you lack respect for your date or you lack patience for intimacy.  None of which leaves the greatest impression.  If you want to play video games, board games or hold a deep conversation – that’s great!  Just do so in a place that makes your date less vulnerable.

2LADY TAXI DRIVER
I know its been rumored that chivalry is dead but I regret to inform you that women aren’t quite ready to say their goodbye’s.  Nothing excites a lady more than being treated like one.  And as bossy as we can tend to be at times, many of us still like a man who can take the wheel – literally.  There’s something about picking up my date and dropping him off that makes me feel like I’m wearing a pair of gray Hanes boxers.  Can we just meet up instead?  Trust me sir…there’s something sexy about being in the passenger seat while you’re in control.

If you don’t own a car, no problem!

You can thank me later!

3ONE WALLET DATES
I love a man who offers to pick up the tab just as much as the next woman.  But it doesn’t hurt to take a little pressure off your frantic guy.  A small gesture can go a long way.  Offer to get the first round of drinks, an extra appetizer or just help with the tip!  Not only does it show how self-sufficient and considerate you are, but it also reassures him that you’re not like the last chic who was only out for a free meal.  Depending on how financially stable and chivalrous your date is, he might not even accept!  But at least he knows that you’re invested in this date as much as he is.

4MIDNIGHT PHONE CALLS AND TEXTS
There’s nothing that causes more confusion than my phone ringing after the entire city has shut down.  Is this an emergency?  Because ain’t nothing open this time of night except legs, White Castles and the neighborhood bar.  Unless you’re calling to engage in the sexiest, in-depth conversation of all time or to give up the goods, I suggest you try a Facebook message instead.  At least you’ll get a temperature check for seeing if your midnight mind-walker is even awake.  Don’t make your new friend question your intentions.  Just wait until the morning.

5GOING WITH THE FLOW
I remember when this phrase was used as a pre-date guide to calm the anxious one.  Now its used as a placeholder for effort (also code for “take your clothes off”).  I love spontaneity and surprises.  But I also love knowing you felt I was worth some thought and effort even more.  Try mixing the two and surprise your date with a plan.  Have a time set aside just for your date; no winging it or playing it by ear.  Fellas, leave your house early enough to grab her some flowers.  Ladies, make time to grab a few bucks from the ATM and help him with that tip!  If you really want to show out, schedule the date a day or two in advance!  There’s something quite flattering about knowing that you weren’t someone’s backup plan.

What dating trends are you ready to kick to the curb?

  Nosy Josie