Elvis may be alive, but the art of dating appears dead

Published: Friday, May 29, 1998

Friday, May 29, 1998

By Rachel Munoz

Daily Bruin Senior Staff

You meet this girl or this guy and you really like them, but how long should you wait before you call them? Or should you even call them? Maybe you should wait for the other person to call you first. Are these thoughts running through your head when you're dating someone new? Today's article on chivalry sparks the question of why dating in the '90s is so difficult. The following quotes reflect what a few students and one professor think.

"Sometimes I have a better time hanging out with my casual girl friends than I do dealing with the drama of a serious girlfriend."

Chris Strickland

Fourth-year

English

"You're never really yourself. It takes a long time. When you are on a date you're on your best behavior; it is almost like an interview. It's best to be friends first. The first couple of months (in a relationship) is carefree and after that the problems start."

Margaret Arnold

Second-year

Sociology

"Since it is the '90s, a lot of people don't know if the guy or the girl should take charge."

Molly Berry

First-year

World arts and cultures

"It is very hard to stay conscious and be hormonal at the same time. But you really shouldn't date if it isn't fun."

Lisa Foster

Professor of English

"Dating is so hard at this school because everyone knows everybody. I don't think dating is alive anymore. People just go out and have fun."

Shea Travis

Second-year

Undeclared

"My experience hasn't been so difficult but my experience is limited. The stress comes from the possibility of getting rejected and searching for someone, and the ups and the downs."

Jimbo Dupreix

Second-year

French Literature

"It takes awhile to get to know someone. People play games instead of being straightforward."

Lisa Eule

Fifth-year

English