It seems dating is becoming much harder for men these days. If it weren’t bad enough to deal with all of the other complexities and hoops you’re required to leap through, you also have the added bonus of not getting any sugar after you’ve put in the time. As in: no sex, even when you’re dating someone exclusively. Many smart, sexy and successful women are choosing a life of phallic crime: celibacy, abstinence, or born-again virginity. You might have heard about it, or maybe you’ve even dated one. But for many men it’s just another irritating bridge they can’t cross, and many are choosing not to date re-virginized women.

The Terms:

Some terminology first: Celibates choose to live a life without sex. Usually ever. Abstinents are waiting for The Man They Will Marry, and refuse to date vicariously. Born-again virgins, the most popular of the movement, differ from abstinents in the way that they want a very serious relationship but on their terms only.

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The popularity of Twitter is twinkling some eyes, while tweaking anger in others.  If you don’t Twitter, you’re painfully uncool- just take a look at the Twitterati.  Twitter can be addictive, fun and give you connections.  But can it affect your relationship?  The good and bad news for romance:  the Twitter singles scene is the new hot spot and already makes claims on success rates.  On the other hand, with Twitter there’s a new, faster way to be cheated on by your tweetheart.

Naysayers call it ‘blogging on amphetamines,’ but there are some benefits.  Staying in touch with and meeting people seems to rank highest on the list.  In other words, you’re never alone nor are you lonely.  While a lot of social sites are good for daily contact, Twitter is minute-by-minute.  For relationships, it’s a way to spend consistent time with your love when you’re apart.  With a new romance, it’s similar to speed dating, but sped up.  In business, those that Twitter have an edge on those who don’t.  Bloggers report an increase in visits, since the Twitter messages are so short,  leaving readers curious for more information.

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