"DEAR HARRIETTE: I don't like the current dating culture. Everybody seems to be on dating apps, but where does it get you? My latest bomb was going out with a guy who said he liked to drive around to see the sights in my college town. That was OK and different until I realized that all he really wanted was to hook up. I know"
"Set your priorities clearly for yourself and make them known to anyone you may potentially date. You probably have to look beyond dating apps as most people say they are best for casual encounters these days. Go back to the old-fashioned way of putting yourself out there in social settings and meeting new people. Don't do more than you feel comfortable doing, regardless of what your suitor says."
A young woman objects to contemporary dating culture dominated by apps and casual hookups. She recounts a recent encounter where a date sought only sex and spent nothing, and she expresses a desire for more meaningful relationships. Guidance urges setting clear priorities, communicating expectations early, seeking partners in social settings rather than on dating apps, refusing to do more than comfort allows, and walking away when desires do not match. A parent reports a college son who seldom initiates contact, prompting feelings of hurt, rushed conversations, and worrying that parenting mistakes caused emotional distance.
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