The Love Game Over the Ages - and Finding Love now.
Was it easier for Singles to date and fall in love in the good old days? Was life and love more simple and organic? It was a case of “boy meet girl” and certain courting and dating rituals were in place as standard practice, but there was a downside – the lack of choices and social access. Before the digital age and the prevalence of dating apps, singles met and fell in love through more traditional and organic methods, even with many challenges. But love always found them and they fell in love and lived happily ever after – or at least some of them!! So what now?
Beating Dating Games through the ages
In days gone by people often met their partners through shared social circles, such as friends, family, or community events. Communities were strong and everyone knew their neighbours, children met in schools and universities and fell in love – their last first dates!! There were challenges like religious, cultural and racial dictates, and traditional archetypes dictated the rules and everyone knew their roles. Common activities and interests brought people together, leading to natural connections. But then the world changed!!! The chains of suppression were broken, freedom of expression and liberation from old patterns were the order of the day – and people started to be more isolated as the world got more connected. Singles began to find they lived in a bubble and did not know how they could safely explore new horisons.
Many relationships started in the workplace, as colleagues spent a significant amount of time together.
Shared professional goals and daily interactions could foster connections. But in this day and age it is often frowned upon to fraternise with colleagues, staff or clients. There were no dating agencies, no dating sites and the matchmaker was someone from a fairytale!!
Friends and family often played a role in matchmaking, introducing singles based on compatibility and shared values. These connections had a more personal touch, as they were often made by people who knew both individuals well. Sadly, there were limited choices and very little access to a fresh resource of likeminded prospects and mixing freely was often seen as trashy behaviour.
Professional Matchmaking and Dating Agencies in South Africa
With the digital revolution, the social scene changed rapidly and a whole new world opened – dating apps, chat rooms and social media and a billion-dollar industry mushroomed. But it soon became overwhelming and even risky, and professional singles seeking a more personalized approach could hire professional matchmakers and expert dating agencies who would analyze their preferences and find compatible matches after a proper dating roadmap was created, based on real needs and expectations.
This method is like recruitment where your agency actually hunts down the right matches for you and does a one-on-one personal introduction and is more structured and involves expert guidance in the matchmaking process.
The advent of mobile apps made dating more accessible and convenient. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid, Hinge and some 40+ sites allow users to swipe through profiles and connect with matches based on proximity and shared interests and these apps often emphasize casual dating and quick connections or fun hook-ups, which are not for everyone!
While digital age methods offer convenience and a broader pool of potential matches, they may lack the personal touch and spontaneity of the pre-digital era. The evolution of dating reflects societal changes, with technology influencing how individuals connect and build relationships. But nothing can replace the warmth and dedication of a professional matchmaker, and investing in an outsourced service is the modern and safest way to explore new options, often with a tailored payment budget plan to suit all pockets.
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