Let's Talk About The Most Valuable Commodity

This morning, I received a message on Bumble from a young lady named Gina.  I've always been intrigued by Bumble.  If you're not familiar with it, it's a dating website in which once a man and a woman pair up, the conversation has to be started by the female within 24 hours.  I suppose I like the concept because it takes the pressure off of me.  So often I've paired with a woman on a dating site, and then send an opening message, simply never to get a response.What is that all about?And then you're left wondering if you said something wrong?  Shared too much?  Not enough?  Too casual?  Not casual enough?Sigh...on and on and on.And so we chatted, and our conversation winded along a variety of topics, which was different than most of the interaction I've had on dating sites as of late.She mentioned that she is a photographer, and she mentioned that she shot a wedding this weekend.  She then asked me if I was an old school dating style kind of person, to which I asked what exactly does that mean?She said, "Seems like right now everybody's doing the hookup and swipe, keep seeing what's better out there and doesn't focus on the present or the potential right in front of them. They jump in too fast.She then mentioned that we are close to the same age, and surely I remember the days of picking up a girl on a date, calling them on the phone to ask them out, and hoping for a good night kiss.I fully admit that I'm not that old school.  Perhaps I'm a hybrid.  I actually enjoy talking on the phone when I'm getting to know someone, although just about any other time I'm not much of a phone person.  I much prefer in person, or text.  Kind of hate the middle ground, and oddly enough, I never use Facetime. Does anyone use Facetime???I wish I could get rid of my car, and I don't think you can pick up a young lady on a bicycle for a date, so that doesn't fit my M.O. So, maybe I'm not that old school in my dating. Hmm...Beyond that, I'm not looking for a hookup, and I certainly have no problem investing time in someone.  Actually, that's exactly what I want.  Someone who is equally willing to invest time, in me, and potentially in an us, as I am in them.Is that a lot to ask for?Well, I suppose it is.A few years ago, I attended a keynote speech of the CEO of a million dollar company.  His presentation was about time.  He said that in the business world, time was the most valuable commodity to be dealt with. And even in the personal lives of people, I think that sentiment also rings true.Time is so valuable.  And the greatest gift we can offer to each other is time.  So how do you give your most valuable commodity to a stranger?I suppose that is the million dollar question.  Perhaps I'm simply barking up the wrong tree.  Where do you find the women who have nothing but time to offer.Unemployment line?You other daters out there, do you find that people are reticent to invest time in getting to know each other?  Am I dating in McDonaldland? Are we all stuck looking for the BBD (Bigger Better Deal) and focusing on our careers rather than relationships? Are classic relationships becoming a thing of the past? Send help.  Send help now.