By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The TimesQuestion: I’m a widow finally ready to date but I’ve never tried online dating and am not sure of the modern expectations. Much of this sentiment comes from social etiquette that whoever asks for the date should treat, which is usually the man. I’ll meet you this Tuesday 7pm at Gulliftys.” It may sound archaic, but dating etiquette hasn’t changed as much as we think it has. As you progress in your relationship(s), I suggest you initiate important conversations regarding sex such as STIs, personal boundaries, and protection. As intimidating as it may seem, talking about sex early in the relationship can be safer, easier, more empowering, and fun.