As the American conception of intimacy evolves, so does society’s approach to dating. A society’s prescribed method of courtship is incredibly illuminating: As we trace the timeline of dating rituals, we can get a better sense of how Americans throughout time understood love and, by extension, the world. With the advent of new technologies (cell…
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Tinder, Grindr, and Bumble are some of today’s most popular dating apps among young adults, particularly college students. With a simple swipe to the right, users have a massive pool of bachelors and bachelorettes available at their fingertips. This system feeds a primitive desire for instant gratification. It satisfies a need for companionship, with…