The dating scene is much different today than what it was a few years ago. Not only did dating apps like Tinder not exist but keeping in contact with our significant other was an actual struggle due to technological limitations of the time. Well, if you’ve dated in the early 2000s or ever wondered what it’s like, here are 9 common struggles!
1. Being scolded by our parents when they find out we’ve been using their phones
Unlike kids these days, not all of us had the privilege of owning a handphone. Which meant we either had to use the house phone or curi-curi use our parent’s phones when they were asleep ?.
2. Going out to eat was so much more difficult
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Source: The Star
3. Going to the same tuition together just so we could see each other
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Source: Singapore Straits Times
For many of us, tuition was one of the only times we were allowed out of the house. The struggle was trying to convince why the tuition centre our BF/GF is at is better — without them finding out the real reason.
4. Not having social media to ‘stalk’ our BF/GF
Let’s be honest, sometimes we are just curious about what they are doing!
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Source: Youtube
5. Cramming as much info as possible in one text so that it doesn’t exceed a certain character count
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Before instant messaging apps like WhatsApp were a thing, we had to rely on SMSes to send love messages. The real struggle was making sure that your texts don’t exceed a character count to avoid paying extra!
6. Video calls didn’t even exist!
For some, this isn’t a problem but for most couples on an LDR, those few months of not being able to see each other were torture!
7. Carrying spare coins around to use at payphones
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Source: Flickr
8. Having to visit a camera shop to develop your couple photos
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Source: Central Market
9. Blowing your budget just to afford a decent camera
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Source: Vintage Camera
Whereas today, we’re almost spoilt with how advanced phone cameras are these days, like the all-new iPhone 11 Pro for instance. And no, we’re not sponsored by Apple okay? :p
Hear us out, alright?
Featuring 3 impressive new cameras, longer battery life, a stylish matte back, among several other features, it’s safe to say that the new iPhone11 Pro is giving competitors a run for their money.
If you were already thinking of picking one up, here’s are some key changes over its predecessor:
- Three rear cameras. A 12MP Primary Camera, 2x Telephoto Camera, 0.5x ultra-wide camera.
- A new night mode for better night shots.
- An improved and brighter display for better viewing.
- And loads of other useful features.
Not to mention, it also comes equipped with fast charging capabilities able to charge up your device to 50% in just 30 minutes!
The colour options are great too! Just look at them:
Source: Infinitetube.live
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Aside from the Pro, Apple also released two other versions namely, the colourful iPhone 11 and its bigger brother the iPhone 11 Pro Max featuring a 6.5-inch display and a beefier 3969mAh battery.
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What do you think of this dating struggles back in the day though? Do you think you’d be able to cope with some of them yourself? Let us know in the comments below!
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