We've all seen television shows such as Friends and Sex and the City, and also in movies, that young adults and adults often see someone in a restaurant or store who they think is attractive and ask them for a date. Is this actually how dates come about in larger cities in the college level/adult social scene? I live in a small town and I am used to seeing people have an established frienship or some type of relationship before asking for a date. So, what is the truth about these television show relationships?
2007-01-04 16:11:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I think it all depends. I've been on a lot of dates that made me laugh because the entire time I was thinking, "This is like something out of Sex and the City!" I've gone on blind dates that remind me of television shows, and usaully meeting someone in a bar or crowded place in a high volume city (like LA, where I'm from) does tend to be like those TV shows.. However, this is usually more of a going on dates and hooking up kind of thing, not a long term relationship. Usually if people stay together for a long time, there is an initial friendship beforehand. I would say obviously dates are like the TV shows in many cases, otherwise where would they get the ideas?
2007-01-04 16:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by Roxi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that dating in larger cities and college life is a lot more casual than the dating scene in your town.
But I think TV and movies make it look way too easy. Miraculously in every bar/party/social gathering theres someone who's obviously single and ready to date you. The fantasy meetings never last more than 10 minutes and the complexities of meeting someone are removed.
2007-01-04 16:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mookie22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am from Latin America and I used to think that question a lot in the American culture. I went to visit there a friend for a couple of months and I think what you see in the movies/television is very staged, they "gloss over" on the conversations, where they go out, and the plot of the story. It's like a fairy tale...
2007-01-04 16:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember these TV shows are not reality, but they may have some truths to them. My advice for you, if you're interested, let the other person know. What better way to establish a friendship before you begin dating?
2007-01-04 16:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by ryleigh4265 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TV is for entertainment do you believe life can be solved in 20-30 mins. So no you can meet someone but it will take time to investigate if it's right for you.TV relationships are meant to be comedic or horrifying even half way good. But mainly daydreaming.
2007-01-04 16:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by tastyflow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not...remember it is just a show....and...they try to make it as entertaining as possible...because it is those shows are not a documentary, or self help shows...
I am from a small town, but I have been to the city and know people who live there....
2007-01-04 16:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Mechelle C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I wouldn't look to television or movies for any real life reference. That's not the way things happen. People are much more complex than a character....and much shyer...lol. So yeah, I doubt that's the way it is.
2007-01-04 16:13:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not that easy
most people dont trust others that easily or they have been hurt badly b4 so basically what im tryin to say is its hard work just tryin to get a date well for the average guy lookin for a great girl then u got to work hard to maintain the relationship (**** i miss bein in love
2007-01-04 16:23:47 · answer #8 · answered by cowboy76360 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i meet random girls all the time one of my best relationships even though it turned out to be just a friends thing was with a girl i met on an airplane
2007-01-04 16:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by G-diddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been asking the same question for years...still don't know.
Recently, I asked if girl's sleepovers really involved comparing breasts, topless pillowfights, etc. Here's what I found out: enjoy http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070104211003AAGkBun&r=w
2007-01-04 16:16:04 · answer #10 · answered by thank you come again 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋