The girls have to draw the line on texting with the potential dates.  It seems to confuse and mislead and easy-way-out communication. The internet has created more choice too.  A few years ago, I lamented that too much choice made me choiceless.  It was in response to trying to find a yoga class as they multiplied like rabbits.  I am grateful for options but too many can easily overwhelm.  One needs discipline, focus, boundary drawing skills.  When overloaded, I shut down and find myself grabbing, trying, but not really sinking into something.  This is part of the phenomenon of the lost boys.