The first date — the first kiss — the first time you say “I love you.” Dating is filled with milestones that go back to the days when dating was called just “going steady” and holding a girl’s hand was one of the biggest thrills of a teenage guy’s life.
From friend requests, to writing on walls, to changing your status to “in a relationship” and then “engaged” “married”, etc. These are brand new dating conventions of the modern age and are now just as important as the ones listed above. Social media has added a whole new complexion to dating, and how you deal with these new milestones can make or break a relationship.
The best way to handle these – either a kiss or a poke – is to play it cool. Don’t rush things! You’ll find that good things happen when you take a back-seat and just enjoy the ride. For example, you’d never want to rush that first kiss, for fear of being denied and just making things awkward. And you wouldn’t tell a girl that you love her after just a few dates (trust me, it’s never a good idea). So, in light of this, you should apply the same rules of your practical life to your online life. Don’t ever rush a relationship request — this can scare your potential girlfriend away before you even realize what happened. Have a discussion first, and make sure you both are ready to announce to your respective social networks that you’re in a relationship with one another. Also, refrain from “stalking” at all costs. Allow your special lady to have her own online life!
So, guys, remember follows the “rules of engagement” – and – when you’re ready to change that relationship status from “in a relationship” to “engaged,” make sure you check out Ritani and our beautiful collections of diamond engagement rings to pop the question!
Do you have any other tips for building a healthy online relationship? Let us know in the comments below!
Many people say that Valentine’s Day is a woman’s holiday, and let’s face it, in many ways this is true. Men desperately searching for that perfect piece of jewelry and scrambling to get that beautifully over-priced bouquet of flowers at the last minute. If that isn’t enough, there is the dinner, movie, or other “romantic” outing to be planned. Although sometimes it may seem selfish, dropping hints for Valentine’s Day gifts may actually be very helpful to the significant in your life.
