Online dating is a very new way of meeting people allowing development of friendships and relationships not obvious to family members. Many will be inclined to ignore the possibility of growing lonliness and futility and promote a lifestyle that reeks of the past. Suggested changes don't always appeal and the least said the better will be required to maintain that original family bond. Any relationship developed outside of the home becomes open to scrutiny and regularly discussed with family members as well as neighbors. Even a quiet cup of coffee after the tree lopping can be interpreted as overstepping the mark. The dominating view is that this group who are moving out of an old relationship should have moved into a new phase where lonliness doesn't get priority. It's assumed this season no longer enjoys or benefits from the sharing and caring with another human being. On-line dating can provide a level of privacy as well as allowing the creation of a new lifestyle that can inject a new level of vigor and interest necessary to enjoying hours at home behind closed doors. Some family members may be amazed at the interest in the computer but even this can be explained away as a convenient way of paying the bills. Copyright 2006 Patricia Little |
