Diary of a Gen Z Student: My mind games are all part of the modern dating dance 

"You’re being tested. I think that goes for all girls, especially in the early days of a dalliance. If you take what I’m saying at face value, the romance will likely be short lived."

Trinity College student and Irish Examiner columnist Jane Cowan photographed at her home in County Meath. Photo: Barry Cronin

Dating someone new can be a funny experience. 

This total stranger suddenly becomes a character in your life while you’re slowly unravelling some questions of who this new character is, you’ve got to put in some effort.