Is Romance Dead?

Dating is not easy at this stage of my life. I have overcome so much heartache and disappointment. Although my experiences left me feeling lost I still believe in romance, but l am beginning to wonder; Am I a hopeless romantic or is romance a possibility? In the era of Netflix & Chill have we lost the true essence of Romance?

I think so many men/women get caught up in the cost of romance that they lose the essence of it. Most men I talk to say they can’t afford to wine and dine a woman or view romance as trips and grand gestures. Well, I have a surprise for those men. Romance to a woman is simple. The cost of a romantic evening can cost less than taking a woman out for a night on the town. Romance to most women is an act of intimacy.

For me personally a romantic gesture is a man cooking for me, making a picnic pallet on the floor, with candles and nice music. That is romance to me. It is thoughts of me during the day, notes of appreciation for the things I do, or sending me a song that remind you of me. Those small things are displays of romance. It doesn’t cost much at all!

I hate when men say women are stuck in fairytale land or movies and TV. got our heads messed up. Not true. A real woman knows reality from fiction. We know relationships take a lot of work. However, we need to be reminded that you value and appreciate us, just as we need to remind you all. Small gestures go a long way.

This is just something that was on my mind. No advice or long story this week, just a thought. Value who you have (males and females). If you don’t start showing him/her you care there is someone on the sideline waiting to be tagged into your relationship; believe that!

Until next time!