Anyone who is out there in the dating world these days knows that things are harder than ever for singles. Which is weird, because it’s easier than ever to meet people with just a quick app download and right swipe of your finger. But with the ease that dating technology brings comes a whole new set of dating rules that are often unspoken. This post from the Times of India tries to make sense of some of the most important “rules” modern daters should be following, and offers some tips for those hoping to meet that special someone in our digital times. One of the most important tips is to keep your texting technique creative and personal. If you've been contemplating sending that "What's up?" text for the last 30 minutes, we're going to stop you right there and say, just don't bother. Both sexes get bombarded with boring texts (most of which go ignored) that you have to make yourself stand out from the pack. Similarly, be creative with your date ideas. Assume that the girl you're asking out has already been asked out for, like, eight drinks that same month and she's getting a little tired of the same routine. Make your date something she'll remember for a long time.

Read the full article here: Six Dating and Mating Tips in the Digital Era