Nowadays, dating is a hard thing to understand. The dating norms and standards have plummeted. Now, it seems like anything is accepted. There are so many off-putting things to me about the dating culture that just nudges me the wrong way. I’ve noticed it mostly in teenagers and young adults, but most of it comes from teenagers. It’s almost frustrating.
Many people you meet or have an interest in have shortcomings that were not a problem before. It could be stuff such as not having basic hygiene, the inability to clean up after themselves, dressing ridiculously out in public, and being respectful to you as the partner, their family, or even the opposite’s family. It would probably be for the better for both parties to reconsider who they are with if any of these situations come to light.
On the subject of being respectful, being disrespected in relationships is getting way too common. When did it become okay to call your partner rude words or even slurs in this matter? Being disrespected in relationships can also be things such as belittling your partner on their looks, ignoring your partner, or lack of communication, or dismissing your partner’s feelings. This indicates saying stuff like, “You’re overreacting” or “It doesn’t matter.” Unfaithfulness is also a problem.
Staying in a relationship like this doesn’t get you respect from not only a partner, but you also lose respect from yourself.
I’m not saying every relationship is like this, or will end up like this. However, it seems most of the unhealthy relationships. I would just like most individuals to find someone who respects themselves as a person. If you do experience any of the above, please start using that frontal lobe of yours!
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Down with Dating
Nevaeh Santibanez, Reporter
October 3, 2024
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Nevaeh Santibanez, Reporter
Nevaeh Santibanez is a senior at Selma High, and a first year clarion student. Music is her therapy and she loves dancing. Nevaeh also enjoys watching true crime documentaries.