Finding Love In The Time Of Social Media

With communication made easy nowadays, you now have several means of interacting with and getting to know people, no matter the distance, no matter the age, no matter the social status. And the more you connect with fellow earthlings, the higher the possibility it is for you to find a love interest. In this day and age wherein people are starting to accept and place importance in individuality as well as in the link between self-growth and leisure and, not to forget, in following their passion, one would easily catch an eye or two, while in the past people were instantly mind-conditioned and locked up in responsibilities, status quos and societal pressures such as the old norm of marrying off their daughters to start a family as soon as possible because people would consider her unfortunate if she becomes an old maid.

Just a quick like or heart there, a line on the comment section here, or, if you are bold enough as most people these days are, a direct or private message detailing your admiration or just making the person know you like them a lot, and all that’s left to do is wait if ever, by some random chance or with so much luck, that person takes notice and responds. If not, you can either continue bombarding them with your adoration or just proceed to the next human being that catches your fancy.

 

Humans are fascinating creatures and honestly, if you just take a bit of time merely observing them, you get to notice little endearing qualities that are publicly displayed but so seldom noticed. It is, in fact, in the random and even ordinary things they do that you get to notice these qualities. There is beauty in the way they interact, even in times when they are pensive and it would just take the right person to notice and appreciate that. What more if they are putting in an effort to get themselves seen and heard? Chances might be slim for you to notice that your meant-to-be is the one who loves to read and is usually found engrossed in a book in the library on the other side of the world, or maybe you’ve been longing to reconnect with that special someone from your past but couldn’t seem to find her. The Internet has made finding and connecting with people anytime, anywhere, possible. This makes the existence of the Internet so significant in the dating game.

 

Social media platforms are the hottest means of spotting your favourite person, who most likely would end up wearing that beautiful ring that seals your agreement to spend the rest of your lives loving each other. The advent of the Internet has allowed people to start relationships not just through texting and calling, but also in chatting, commenting and even video calling. Sadly, it is in the same manner that you could end relationships as well, but let’s not get into that kind of negativity as we are yet talking about finding someone you could build a stable relationship with. So how do you find that particular someone you would love to spend every moment with? Let me mention five of them.

 

1. Through Common Connections

What better way to find a person who would be your better half than through family, relatives, friends and even through colleagues? These people in your circle would fill you in about what the person likes and dislikes and even organise a meetup or bring you both in a particular event in order for you to meet.

 

2. Through Events

 

Those notifications on Facebook about a certain event you are particularly interested in would likely bring you together with someone like-minded. If you are into concerts, you will find someone you could go with, especially when you’re both a fan of a band or a solo artist.

3. Through Common Hobby

 

If you like to travel off the beaten paths, fish or if there’s a particular sport you are enthusiastic about, you are bound to find a group that shares your love for a certain hobby. You might have meetups and you may just chance upon someone who would hold your interest in the forums and who already shares what you love doing on your spare time.

4. Through Common Advocacy/Interest

 

Love dogs? Believe in a religion? Passionate about current events, government issues and the environment? Fighting against bullying? These interests or advocacies should lead you to join related groups and who knows? You might bump into someone who is meant to be with you. The advocacy is likely to keep you strong together as you work along with other people to be heard and to fight for what’s right. The members are likely to support your relationship as well. You won’t only find romantic love, you may also find good friends.

 

5. Through Dating Applications

 

Social media platforms such as Facebook already have a non-intrusive dating application you would most likely find comfortable using. Just set a dating location and you would be given suggestions by proximity and would even be informed of the people who liked your profile. If you like them back, you may start chatting.

 

 

Dating is made easy nowadays through the internet and these social platforms. It is up to you to discern. If you haven’t found the one, don’t close your doors just yet. With an open mind and willingness to take risks and expand your circle, you are bound to find someone you could call your forever.