How Do You Handle Dating Someone Who’s Innocent While Navigating Modern Expectations?

I’ve been out of the dating scene for a while, but recently, I’ve found myself really into a girl—something that hasn’t happened in a long time. I genuinely want to date her and maybe even make her “the one” for me. But at the same time, I can’t help but worry about the unrealistic dating standards that social media has pushed onto people.

Things like instant chemistry, luxury dates, constant validation online, and the idea that a partner has to be “perfect” seem to be the norm now. It’s intimidating, and I wonder if these expectations are affecting real relationships.

On top of that, while getting to know her, I realized she’s a bit too innocent when it comes to certain things—like she doesn’t know basic adult stuff. She’s fun, friendly, and open, but when it comes to things related to adult stuff, she’s completely uninterested. I work at an adult toy store, which she doesn’t mind, but she finds the products we sell gross(anything for genitals is a big “eww” for her).

Despite this, I still really like her. But at the same time, I can’t help but worry—between unrealistic social media expectations and our differences in views on certain things, could this be an issue down the line?

For those of you navigating modern dating, how do you deal with these unrealistic standards? And if you’ve ever been in a situation like mine—where you really want someone but there’s a fundamental difference in how they view certain things—how did you handle it?

Would love to hear your thoughts.