"We live in a world of instant gratification. Sushi arrives at our door in minutes, a gorgeous coat can be bought with a few taps, and dating apps let us feel attractive from the comfort of our couch. With everything available instantly, it's no surprise that some singles are craving the opposite - a rewind to romance, old-school style. Inspired by "Friends" episodes and parents beginning sentences with "Back in my day...," daters are chasing grand gestures, simpler dates"
""Retromancing is a throwback to old-school romance," said Michael Kaye, dating expert at Plenty of Fish. "It's about nostalgic, intentional gestures like handwritten notes, mixtapes, surprise flowers, holding doors open or cooking a homemade meal. Our research found that many singles are inspired by their parents' or grandparents' love stories - and even Gen Z is leading the charge, with over a third embracing this softer, more sentimental style of dating.""
Instant gratification shapes daily life through fast delivery, online shopping, and dating apps. Many singles are seeking a rewind to old-school romance by embracing retromancing, a nostalgic approach focused on intentional, low-tech gestures. Retromancing includes homemade meals instead of reservations, phone calls over texts, handwritten love notes instead of extravagant gifts, picnics, emails in place of texts, and scavenger-hunt style surprises for anniversaries. Plenty of Fish coined the term and cites research showing 38% cook homemade meals for dates, 34% choose calls over texts, and over a third of Gen Zers favor this softer, sentimental style. Some critics argue retromancing can be an excuse for flakiness or cheapness.
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