Did the older generation more romantic than the current generation?
is thier still "Romeo and Juliet" story??

did the relation became "Quick meal" starte and finish within 5 Minutes
Did you live in love story or just quick meal?

what romantic means to you?

the social landscape has changed

families broke up and less children grew up with any real examples of lasting substantial commitments and more and more examples of casual sex, casual relationships, fwb, booty calls,, etc. Sex became dispensable entertainment and love followed soon after.

I think in the quest to make everyone the same, we lost the old fashioned ways that went along with men being chivalrous , women being ladies,,etc,,,and the ROMANCE that accompanied those complimentary roles,,,

to me, romance is thinking of the other person, either by fixing a nice dinner, or remembering a spot thats special to the other and taking them there,, romance is paying attention to the little things and putting in time and effort and 'thought' in stead of just money,,,,

I believe that through the years, romance has changed through the generation.
Most people now a days have no clue what " Courting " is.
Most people now a days have no clue what Respect means.
Or. That you can really be in a relationship that sex is not the #1 priority.
But. Yes. Times have changed. Gotten to a faster pace.
The age of electronics. Which I will not go there. Its already beencovered in another thread.

To let you know. I ALWAYS look forward to your responses to posts. You always seem to be correct in what you say IMHO. And you do it with intelligence.

Well, lucky me, I'm an old fasioned Gentleman, and I love old fasioned Ladies, all thanks to my 70 year old father of course. Cheers old bean ^_^

Yes.

I believe so yes, but it is also the way people are raised as well. There are still some romantics out there though.

Yes, I afraid so...we are softies....

I don't know I once climbed the balcony to mine and my husband's room with boat keys in my teeth, chocolates and a card under my chin. He loved it. But no I have not been serenaded, nor poetry at my window, but I think its hard enough finding honesty, determination, and fortitude nowadays. Besides what's important and what isn't??

It's the little things, always...

Romeo and Juliet died...
..so did the author.

You call it a love story...
...but it was more like a tragedy.

They never truly got to be together.

Finish a meal in 5 minutes? :O
Where do you eat?! Not even the McDonalds by my house is that fast...

Romantic by definition means:

The feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.

So, basically, to me..
It'd have to be something we both love doing in a setting that gives the sensation of 'perfection'.

Whether that's cuddling on the couch watching someone get slashed as they run up the stairs instead of out the door (dumba**es)

Or going to a fancy restaurant while wearing clothes that makes you feel like a million bucks (ignore the crappy cavalier we drove up in; i know it's smoking, working on that)

Either way the idea remains true.

Romantic for me, is having her happy.
If it makes her happy, I'm happy..
Then to me, it just became romantic.

Candlelight is always a pimp touch.

Wait, I shouldn't use the word 'pimp' and romantic in the same explanation should I?

sadly, romance has changed. There is not enough of it out there.

I am a romantic. I have actually been laughed at because of it.
An unexpected compliment, a loving touch, a gentle kiss, a look that tells you that you are special. It is romantic to write a love note for the person to find later. (like in a pocket or under a pillow etc...) It's the little things, the things that make one smile and know they are special to you.

I will always remember my parents, they were romantic, having a candlelight dinner on their anniversary.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm all i know is im tired of gettin lame come on lines

I think it's pretty clear from my daily life and from the posts in here that it is the exceptional younger man who has a clue

good people - but clueless as far as romance

"hit me up if u wanna hang out" WTF is that?



I think the guys & gals who engaged in casual sex have always been with us - but are just more open about it now because it has become more acceptable.

But I also think it has interfered with younger people's abilities to form lasting bonds - that has been my experience with most of the younger men I've dated...they expect to bounce between women and ladies now will put up with that...??? WTF??? (not talking about 2nd chances here but guys who literally try to string 3 or 4 along and don't understand why I'd have a problem with that)


I liked the days of -he only has eyes for you & if he really cares about you he will wait - and I think those are still true & necessary to successful romance - irrespective of age

and I can only think of a few younger guys in my acquaintance (both here and IRL) who seem to realize these qualities

I don't think romance has changed all that much. Matter of fact, it is tiring to hear about how love and marriage was back 30, 40 or 50 years ago. Yes, some great marriages have existed. Well guess what. There are those who are romantics who do love faithfully....and they exist in today's "fast-paced/I want it now and don't wanna work too hard at it/he or she makes me horny even though he or she isn't my partner" kind of world.

I believe that due to this being the information age, we learn so much more about divorces, splits, adultery, etc. You didn't hear about that stuff years back. You kept it hush-hush. Oh sure. Just because Mr. Cleaver was a stand up dad and loving husband in person, you never know. He could have been tapping azz all over the place.

I realize that love is word that is thrown around like a cheap whore in the red light distrct. I realize that people in today's world are afraid of committment. However, years back, we weren't vocal about our "feelings". Now we are, and it always gets posted for people's viewing pleasure via Facebook, or some other social media site. Still, people who believe in love and want to be with someone do not change. These people exist in this world because they give us hope. It's easy to be like everyone else. It more difficult being who you were meant to be.

Yes. The world changed. It always will. There are tons of people who think they know what love is. And these people will always outnumber those who truly want to be in love.

I agree with Sweetestgirl11. Nuff said, duuuuuuuuude :D

For all of you complaining that there is not enough romance out there, what are you doing about it other than complaining?

HA! No way.

You got it, buster. Perfect response.

I vote for you 100%