Dating has gone down the drain

I don't know why the dating scene has gone out the door or even where it went. But as far as traditional dating on campus goes, dates are few and far between. A report conducted by the Institute for American Values and financed by the Independent Women's Forum, found in August of last year that only 40 percent of women are happy with the social scene on their campus. \nOnly half of college seniors surveyed were asked out on more than five dates in college and a third were asked on two dates or fewer. And this is not because there is a lack of intelligent, beautiful women on college campuses. The survey pointed out that dating has become either one extreme or another -- very serious, committed relationships or random hookups. \nNot only has the mentality of dating changed since our parents' time, it has moved into a mindset that accepts and promotes one-night stands. Is it the influence of a culture that frequently encourages no commitment, casual sex and cheating? Or could it be the fear of rejection that keeps guys from asking a girl out? Maybe it\'s both. Either way, traditional dating no longer exists. \nUnfortunately, most women I have talked to (and I am sure there are plenty of guys, too) would prefer to have a commitment and spend their time with someone special. But where can you meet a guy who is actually a gentleman these days? \nMany women are hesitant now when it comes to dating. And I can't say I blame them. After meeting guys who don't think twice about making a fool out of a woman (often spitting out the same, ridiculous lines) who would trust anyone anymore? But in defense of these guys, women will let them do it, and if guys can get away with it, why not have your cake and eat it, too? It takes two to tango. \nAs much as I would rather not admit it, some women look for random guys and wind up ending their nights with them. But many women will spend the night with guys for different reasons. Some want to believe that it will magically turn into a Hollywood romance the next day, but that is rarely ever the case. \n The circumstances under which they meet are usually too much of a blur for it to amount into anything meaningful or stable.\n I do believe there are nice guys out there, since I am dating one, but it gets difficult at times. Like everything in life there will always be a few (in this case maybe more than a few) who will spoil it for the rest. \n To all of the women and men frustrated with the dating scene: don't give up hope; just keep your eyes open. And guys, it wouldn't hurt to try asking a girl out to dinner some night, you'd be surprised. Most girls would be more than flattered to have a guy ask them out -- it's a lot better than just handing her a beer from across the bar and flashing a cheesy smile. Either that or we can ask you out -- that's what I did with my boyfriend and it worked.