Opinion: romantic relationships have taken centre place in the evolution of culture over the last century
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While some may hold the dating customs and romantic ideals of morality of old in high esteem, others welcome today s online dating apps which provide instantaneous social connection. Each dating era has not been without merits and demerits. Romantic relationships have taken centre place in the evolution of culture over the last century.
The concept of dating began in the early part of the 20th century. Previously, the ultimate goal was that of marriage. This contrasts sharply with today s dating environment in which marriage may not surface, if at all, for several years. The early days of the 20th century witnessed the gentleman caller, who followed a strict protocol when he visited the fa