Men Of A New Age

Men of a new age! Dating, has changed so much from before I was married. Men, are afraid to commit to a date, much less a relationship. The newest trend, I have encountered is, meeting a man at his playground. Such as, a band playing at a bar. Instead of the said man, asking you on a date, he requests you come with  your friends. What the hell is this? If you do go, as I did, one time, it isn't very conducive for getting to know someone. Not like you can chit chat, over the loud band, or while up dancing, on the dance floor. Strange, is what I call it. I had a good time, but it had nothing to do with the man, that invited me, and my friends, to the function! My friends, and I, had a good time, just as if we would have, had, we been at any other nightclub that night. What the hell is up with this new dating, or shall, I, call it non-dating scene? You never get a chance, to know them, or know if anything could have possibly come of it. They can't commit to wanting to take you out. I have no problem going "dutch" but somehow, I don't think, that, that is all there is to it. Men, are they all afraid to commit to a date? What does this say about their potential for a relationship? Any input would be appreciated. I'm having a WTF, moment.