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It's a stereotype that women are more interested in romance than men and that somehow they are inherently more romantic. I think this is bull shit. I think men are the sappy romantics and women are more pragmatic about their view of relationships. What do you think?

When I hear about people my age or younger in relationships or dating, it really bothers me. I am 23 and NEVER had an actual girlfriend.

Young romances, especially those from college or younger are sweet because you get to spend part of your youth with that person.

I get especially jealous when I hear anything about my younger sister dating because one, I guess I am a protective brother and two, she gets to have experiences I don't ever get to have.

Right now she does not have a boyfriend, to my understanding, but she did date guys in college a little.

I regret not having those young dating experiences.

I would think most girls would prefer the more "traditional" way of dating but sometimes I wonder.

Now believe it or not I'm not a beta male virgin, but a normal enough guy that wishes romance was still a thing. Not because I'm a loser or whatever you're gonna call me but because I would prefer the traditional way.

Traditional way: Boy meets girl. She's not texting 4 other guys and he isn't really interested in other girls. He has the balls to ask her out on a date. If she thinks he's cute and nice she accepts his invitation. He picks her up and takes her out. The most he'll get is a kiss. If it goes well they continue this and then become officially together. Then they have sex and what not.

Modern way: Guy meets girl at bar/party/club/tinder. Gets her number. Texts her for a few days. She is texting 5 other dudes. He asks her to meet up. They meet up for coffee then go have sex. Usually nothing happens after that. Sometimes people fuck right after meeting someone in a bar. Eventually this will lead into a relationship but one partner will cheat and it will end.

Not saying the traditional method was always followed and that it always worked. But guys needed more balls. Girls wouldn't fuck a guy right away like they do now. They would need to be seduced. This fueled romance and guys had to bring something to the table. Back a few decades ago (not that long ago really) most girls wouldn't have sex outside of relationships. Nowadays its rare to find a girl that doesn't. I just feel like women have a lot more power and respect the old way and are better off with traditional dating.

Maybe I'm wrong. You tell me.

(for all you feminists out there, I'm not saying treating women like property, or them not allowed to work. I'm talking about dating not married life)