Has Modern Society and Millenials Killed Romanticism?

It is true that we currently live in a highly polarized,materialistic, egocentric world. And that's where some would argue some are out for themselves. Which is true, everyone is looking out for that piece of the puzzle that makes their lives more enjoyable or livable. Most people want something to gain for their efforts. And the least amount of effort someone has to put in a relationship (less romance) the more they gain. Now, if someone does not want to put effort then there will not be "romanticism." Another problem is the idea of romanticism itself. Romantacism in movies and animes make the presumption that whatever the main character/love interest does is going to be romantic and cute for the love interest. Mostly to further the plot. But to us, it is heartfelt and adorable because both understand the extra effort the other character is putting in because they genuinely care about them. Unfortunately, that doesn't quite work in real life. As we don't really have a plot to further. There is also the problem that one person's idea of romance might make others think it's creepy or stalkerish. So, romance has to begin after understanding what effort must be made to make the other person feel the effort you are placing in the relationship. Although effort alone isn't enough. Bringing your date to the same fancy restaurant gets old and mundane. Romance involves novelty. It has to be new. Not something that becomes a habit. And that takes even more effort. Romance is not dead. It just might seem dead in today's world because many do not want to put in the effort. Why work harder if you can get the same benefit for not? So, it involves understanding the other person and putting in the effort to do something that shows that you cherish the time you are spending together that is novel. Just my 35 cents.

Not at all. In fact, I had shared photos of the restaurant I took my girlfriend out to in a friends gaming chat. The chat had a few girls in that age range and they were quite vocally jealous. I still believe girls like being romanced, taken out to a nice restaurant, being shown off. Most may say otherwise, but I believe that's because they hadn't honestly thought about it before. I don't think it's as simple as it just not being brought up in conversation, just that it isn't thought of because everyone just keeps getting busier with multi-tasking. Only when in the moment/seeing someone else have that moment does it click and they realize they actually wanted that too. At least that's what I've noticed.

No The romance still lives and people waant them It's just that people forget about it I can highly confirm The thing that is killing romance are the fuckers who used the poems to get laid quick and try to look "different"

*kiss your hand* Hello madam, my name's Sir William and I'm interested in create a strong bond and possibly enjoy the landscape of the city and forest *bows down taking his fedora* I hope to hear your answer soon *puts white armor* And don't worry, I will defend you at any cost. I support feminism look at me (literally every "romantic" guy) Idk why someone think that this is a good idea

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