Bring back 1950s dating

Oh, my God!

I thought it was just me, it’s good to know there are others out there like me [“Dazed by the Dating Game,” May 10]. It is extremely hard to get a guy to even commit to a date these days, they either want you to come over to their house for a drink (wink, wink) or come over to your house for a drink and a massage (wink, wink).

Like Teresa Strasser, I might be able to handle life in the ‘50s, ugh, with a few Valiums. But, isn’t it sad there are no more real men around?

Strasser’s article hit me right in the heart, because I was in the biggest funk this past weekend for the very same reasons. What is a girl to do? Thanks for letting me know I’m not in this alone.

VICKY MURRAY

Carson

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If you’re dazed, think about the guys who have done this retro dating all along and been told by women that they are “nice” but no cigar.

You now want the ‘50s. Do I now need the car (1954 Chevy)? The whole scene is confusing. These are the same women who went out with the type of guy who shows no respect for women, has no job and doesn’t even open the car door for them!

Meanwhile, the “nice” guys did all the things she says in her article and got nowhere fast.

CHARLES MARTIN

Los Angeles

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As I continued to read last week’s Tell article, I felt that I had noticed something familiar in the writing. Then I looked up and saw Strasser’s name. Aha, I’ll bet this is the same distinct writing I have read before in the Jewish Journal. I’m really not much of a reader, as such, but I can “fly right through” her writings because of her style.

However, I am having a tough time picturing the tall blond in “cargo pants.” (Ha ha!)

JERRY PUPA

Redondo Beach

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As a baby-boomer “retro guy,” I was dismayed at the treatment that Strasser described. Yes, I live in a “Happy Days” world.

For her comedian friend to invite her to see his show and then not spend any time with her for a latte or cocktail after the show was both uncaring and exceptionally rude. The ambiguity of hanging out cannot successfully replace the level of commitment shown when the man asks, plans and pays.

Sure, I am old-fashioned, but when did sensitivity and courtesy go out of style? I learned the formality of dating back in the ‘60s, and I see no reason to abandon this standard of good behavior.

PETER BOAM

San Pedro