Do you crave true love and old-school romance in today’s world?

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Telekinetic-Potato · Accepted Answer

It's the only kind I'll take. But the world is so lost now. Women think they deserve to cheat. They think that because it's hard to find a man who can support the lifestyle they want AND be good to them it gives them the right to be disloyal.

It makes dating really hard because on one hand I kinda see where they're coming from. They think we make all this extra money (even though most women I know make more than their peers and some don't seem to realize it 😂) so why do guys live the way they do, they're always talking to different women and the ones who aren't seem less charismatic so is that weakness? If it is, how can I say I really know what our relationship hinges on. And then I think a lot of girls get stuck in thoughts like these and just decide "fuck it, men suck" and they either want a broke bum who won't leave because she treats him nice or a rich jerk who won't leave because she does whatever she thinks that guy needs to keep her.

And there's all other angles to it but I think that's not the worst summerization of how I see the woman's side of dating.

But on the other hand as men, we just see all these women who hate men jumping from one guy to another. I personally know multiple guys who were the best thing that ever happened to someone and they cheated or left in an inappropriate way and it either destroyed their lives or came really close.

I've never seen that happen to a women.

And I'm not trying to say one gender is better/worse when I say we're wired differently and the more we try to act like we're not. The harder it's going to be to get along and understand eachother.

The way I hear men and women talking about dating now honestly makes me feel embarrassed. "Woman are liars and whores and they'll stab you in the back and you'll never know why"

"men will walk off with any girl who sucks him off better than I do and they're lazy bums who don't know how to treat people."

Tiffany_Taylor_Made · Accepted Answer

Yes, I do crave true love and old school romance in today's world. Old school romance centered around love, care, kindness, and loyalty, complete with positive communication, is the best way to maintain healthy relationships. The love ensures that couples stay together. Care keeps the relationship stable by ensuring both parties receive the help they might need. Kindness ensures both parties respect each other, which reduces instances of intense arguments, potential domestic violence, and respect for personal freedoms. Loyalty is what builds trust, which is the foundation of any relationship and prevents cheating. When issues exist in the relationship, they should be communicated effectively and solved. When all of the above is included in relationships, marriage should be a no brainer.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I have learned, that for me personally, the best man in the world is not enough, I also need a secondary purpose or third purpose as well. Like a husband or boyfriend won't make me happy, unless I am also fulfilling my vocation or calling in life. Just like chocolate is delightful but not enough to meet your biological needs, you also need protein, fat, and vitamins too. The chocolate is your relationship, the protein, fat and vitamins are your other goals in life.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

My aim on GAG is to decode love, drama, and all the messy feelings in between for you.

Yes, I totally crave it. That slow-burn, handwritten-notes, walk-you-home kind of romance still hits different. Real effort, consistency, no ghosting, no lovebombing, just genuine “I choose you every day” energy.

Modern dating apps are chaotic, but old-school love with today’s communication skills? That’s the dream combo, babe. 💘

HawkPerception · Answer

Depends on what you say is "old school". While the concept of love has been around since the dawn of humanity, love being necessary in relationships and more specifically marriage, has only come about since the 18th century. You could actually say that the reason no one seems happy in their relationships these days is because the moment someone feels there isn't enough "chemistry" or it's boring being in the relationship, they leave it. People don't take their vows seriously anymore and always try to find a way out if there isn't enough "passion."

I believe divorce should be allowed for marriage, but I do think that people should put more effort into maintaining their relationships and keeping their partner happy. Especially when it comes to women these days, everything is just "Me, me, me." It's exhausting being in a relationship with them because they expect you to pay the bills, get them Valentine's gifts, take them out to restaurants often, or at least takeout foods they enjoy, buy them flowers and romance them, travel with them, etc. and if you don't do these things, they associate being with you with a low standard of life and move on. Generally, not always.

DishLady · Answer

Yeah all the time. The racey friends with benefits just isn’t my scene at all.

Zack-Bann · Answer

I do actually.

While most of my romances in recent years have been “modern” which is a fancy way of saying we jumped to sex very fast and got bored with each other within a few short months

I still picture myself meeting someone who’s such a kindred spirit that we can have the time of our lives just sitting on a hillside watching the sun set and all that

A while back I met someone who triggered some of these emotions.
And I could tell she felt it too

But the story of my life made if the wrong place and wrong time
And we’re strangers now due to circumstances outside our control
I still ask how she’s doing every once in a while but we missed our shot, and moving on is more important.

So yeah true love can be a pretty dream
But it’s a fragile and narrow window of opportunity that very few people get to experience

Texaskid1 · Answer

This is a good question.

It is a nice idea. But I am too cynical and jaded to believe in it. One learns that women can be very conniving and dishonest. It is best to realize that romance as we view it is just a pleasant fantasy and nothing more. This reminds me of the ending in the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations (which I read some 25 years ago) where the main character Pip - whom after falling madly in love with Estella (who had been raised to be a heartbreaker by Miss Havisham) one day has an encounter with her (Estella) , they shake hands , and go about their separate ways.

HighValue · Answer

It's nearly impossible to find because most American women are low quality, morally disgusting POS. Let's all agree to vote for a law that puts the death penalty on paternity fraud. If women won't vote for that, it shows their lack of morality.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes
But that needs a boundary for jobs ( not more then 36 hours a week)
That also needs patiences, understand and acceptance.

Current generation don't want to put efforts when things are difficult cause a lot of issue.
Career, life style changes, lack of actual attraction, giving space or just adultery.

It's infinitely difficult to get old school love as it used to stem kinda from the virginity, the purity of the lovers.

There is kinda a small but actual established connection between how many partners you had. Then more partners the less of a chance of finding something like that. Cause as soon as you see signs you want to end things and run away.

Staximus · Answer

I was going to answer this question yesterday. I was sitting in my car getting ready to leave work, lighting up cigarette and about to say “romance is almost dead” and then the local jazz station played this song on the radio.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sek1vLw3s20

Then my phone decided to download an update for 10 minutes and restart. Fuck the 21st century.

CherryLove007 · Answer

Yes and def with a fireman if Jesus lets me. hehehe

Nikki1989 · Answer

Crave it? I live it every day. All you have to do is read some of the attitudes on here to see why some will never find it.

msc545 · Answer

If any of that stuff ever existed, which I highly doubt, it certainly is not possible in today's world. It's a nice thing to fantasize about, but the truth is it doesn't exist anymore and it might never have existed. Even in the past. It might simply be the fantasies of romance novel writers who had poor reality testing.

Anonymous · Answer

Occasionally I'll tell myself "I don't need it / I'm past my 20s prime"

Other times I tell myself "well if this is all there is, then I should go out and be proactive and date you know rather than just enjoy bachelorhood" 🌝😅

ManOnFire · Answer

Most definitely. I'm not with all this confused stuff today's generation puts up with or thinks it means the other person must still love them just because their ex unblocks them on social media or watches their stories all the time.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Yes and no.. I want to meet someone who is kind and nice to me. Tho I also push everyone who actually likes me away.. I just don't trust guys anymore.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

I wouldn't say craving because love is never far away from me, looking back at the last 10 years. Romance is romance to me, there's no old school or new school I can relate to.

Anonymous · Answer

No. There's no sense get your mouth ready for a a pie you're never going to get your fork into.

The best thing a guy can do for himself in today's world is keep himself controlled and measured. Send women whatever message you need to to get the job done. But never let her in your kitchen (head). Let her think she is if that's what you need to do to get the job done. But never actually let her in there.👍💯

katiesmuff · Answer

I think I have as close to that as anyone could expect!

Screenwriter · Answer

Nothing wrong with love or romance. They help buoy you up when the harsh world pulls you down!

OneNisa · Answer

I think you're right. I've read that old ways are better at every stage of life.

DonaldDarko · Answer

No looks like there's a trend away from it. It might even be some kind of evolutionary pressure towards something else.

Dnice1 · Answer

Yes and it's a very hard find during this day and age

Sweetdreams1950 · Answer

I wish I could have lived on the steppe before the advent of Islam, I might fall in love with a man who rides horses and drinks kumis.

RavVid · Answer

Most of us would like the fairy tale to be true.

majd90000 · Answer

I haven't tried these types I think single life is a beautiful thing

Anonymous · Answer

I think so. There is one girl who lights a fire in me like that. I either want her or someone that does the same.

ariadneR · Answer

Absolutely, and I have it. I couldn't be happier

AngryCarl3 · Answer

No, craving is for young people. I'm just living my life.

Jackblue · Answer

Real old school romance was just as much about fornication but with a lot more hypocrisy and domestic violence than modern romance.

dragoblack · Answer

You mean just conversating, getting to know eachother, treating eachother as people, and not playing all of these manipulation tactics?

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Love is love man. Era doesn't matter. And yes I can say I crave love but I'm not obsessed with love though.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

I definitely do. That's why I want a foreign girl.

Petermorgan343434 · Answer

Always have. True love isn’t just an idea, or a feeling, but an active choice.

thegreenyogi · Answer

I definitely do because I'm old school.

MissSunshine2 · Answer

Yes I have for many years, now.

Levin · Answer

I am a hopeless romantic.

TheLovelyWoman · Answer

I crave sex more than anything.

tiredandgrumpy · Answer

its the only love worth having

sage2021 · Answer

That's the only kind to have!

MrChinaski · Answer

Of course. Doesn't everyone?

Dargil · Answer

Was it ever at real?

Massageman · Answer

I'd settle for for the 1970's

Mon1to · Answer

who doesn't?

Anonymous · Answer

I do, but I never had any luck in love.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes.

Anonymous · Answer

Yep.

Jennz6 · Answer

Nope

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, I need a man bad.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

For sure!

stillme98 · Answer

Yes, i do

Pterodon · Answer

Of course

Godihateyou · Answer

Lol. Nope

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Nope.

rapfan107 · Answer

It will be nice

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