What was dating like in the early 2000's?

GF
1) how did you communicate? 
2) how often did you guys see each other? 
3) what was a typical date?
4) how old were you both? 
5) did he ask your parents for permission to to date you?
6) where did you both meet?
This is for my project :) please help! I need a person who dated in the early 2000's! ❤️