I don't belong in this generation

What do they call us? Generation X is it? I just read a brief overview of a book dealing with the reasons that people in my generation are waiting longer to get married. I don't know that I agree with all the reasons, but there were some that clicked. She called it the "me, me, me" generation and people are so caught up in themselves and their needs and wants, that they focus most of their time on themselves. Getting involved in a committed relationship would be too much, unless they add another 24 hours to each day. She also mentioned how everything is quick and easy in this generation and she's right. Cell phones, ipods, playstation and xbox 3's, internet, instant messages, text messages, e-mails. Things are fast and easy. The author also mentioned how Hollywood relationships and movies don't help matters any and she pointed directly toward Tom Cruise as an ideal example. So, if it's not fast and easy, then we're not going to have any of it.

This isn't the case with all people in our generation, of course. But, from what I've seen, it seems to be that way for many. If you ask many people from my generation, "What date is it allright to have sex on?" Surprisingly, many say the third date. The third date? I mean, if the aspiring couple dates once a week, that'd be within the first month of dating.

I've decided that I don't belong in this generation. The truth is I probably don't focus enough attention on myself, because I'm constantly helping others. For the most part, I'm not into the quick and easy technology craze, excluding the internet, which I'm using right now. I also can't stand when people move too fast in a relationship, treating it like an IM.

I truly hope that this isn't the case for many Generation X'ers, but I have to say, from what I've seen and heard, it most definitely is.