Dating in the 21st Century has changed a bit. Check out the Modern Guide to Dating, an article by Mark de la Viña which appeared in the San Jose Mercury News.

As you read the article you'll see the days of dinner and a movie are long gone. We now have the Escape Plan date, where a friend calls midway through on your cell phone to give you a chance to opt out of the date. We also have the marathon date, which starts as a cup of coffee and turns into an all day and night affair.

So get ready for some new dating rules if you're a swinging single.