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Updated 5 years ago,May 18, 2020
Is our culture becoming morenarcissistic?
Accompanying this need is a blatant dehumanization of others in the search for attention, popularity and admiration.
Its like ordering Seamless, says Dan, the investment banker, referring to the online food-delivery service.
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But youre ordering a person.
Hookup culture along with online dating has made us more desensitized to physical intimacy and instant gratification.
A digital detox is needed, especially in times like these.
In many cases, it will only delay the natural grieving process and lead to more disappointment.
Manage your expectations and listen to your intuition when online.
Remember, immediate intimacy with someone can be a red flag of fast forwarding to get an agenda met.
Build connections slowly and organically so that you have the necessary space to step back and reevaluate when needed.
Monogamy and emotional availability are becoming more and more of a rarity.
The ambiguity of almost relationships is also at an all-time high.
For those who are looking for something casual and carefree, this can be empowering and exciting.
Remember that you arealreadyworthy of a great and healthy relationship.
You dont have to earn the ability to be treated with respect, honesty and decency.
Integrity and transparency are becoming less and less commonplace and is especially rare online.
Do not put up with the dwindling standards for human decency.
Their actions will always speak louder than words.
You wont ever have to wonder whether youre just hanging out or going out.
It will be clear and that will be the relationship that will be worth investing in.
