I've got a new book idea. I'm going to compile all the unwanted pictures my friends and I have received and I'm going to create a coffee table book. Relax - we won't name names. It's enough to know that someday you may have to play the game called "Is that yours" with your significant other.
This is dating in 2016. While I watch TV and Tweet, I can swipe right or left on three different apps and set up dates for the rest of the week. I'm sorry, not dates - I can "grab a drink, hangout, chill, meet up" or any one of the other vague invitations our generation utilizes for romance.
Now call me old school, call me high maintenance - but what happened to asking a girl on a date? From what I vaguely remember, it goes a little something like this: "Would you like to have dinner with me this Thursday?" You may substitute dinner with a Giants game as well but the point is - ask me on a date, have a plan for an activity, set a date and time. I'll even let this happen via text because I'd hate to be too demanding.
Now if we vibe on said date, let's go ahead and bypass the games. Don't worry about when you're supposed to text, how long it takes to text back, and maybe even pick up the phone and call me. For reference, it's that little green phone button, press it and when it rings, say hello.
Sarcasm aside - life is short. Having a partner in life is awesome. Skip the games, take it back to basics, and you may have a shot at the real deal. Maybe I'm naïve but I just don't think my lobster is out there waiting to ask me to Netflix and Chill.