Old school romantic ideas that Gen Z need to try!

Here are some old-school romance ideas inspired by fiction that this generation who matches profiles online definitely needs to try! 

Swiping left and right on a dating app to find 'the match' seems like a great idea for romance for a generation that spends most of their time online but what happened to that magical moment when you accidentally meet someone new, find that connection, or try to get to know and understand a new person in person? Have we replaced that giddiness, butterflies in the stomach and that special feeling of all things romance with anxiously and endlessly scrolling on social media or dating apps? In this age of digital sensory overload, it's the perfect time to take a chapter out of the book of romantic fiction that we all end up watching and get inspired with some old-school romantic ideas! Besides Valentine's Day, you can also bring them back and incorporate them into your everyday life. 

Also Read: 8 date night ideas straight from the screen to reality!

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Go for a walk and talk date

There is nothing sexier than the art of talking while walking with someone. To spend time roaming around in the streets or parks is probably one of the most underrated things you can do with someone you like! Take it from The Before series, a three-part film that is entirely based on the couple walking across different countries and having a million conversations with each other. Or Emma and Dexter in One Day or Bunny and Naina in YJHD! 

Writing to each other 

Writing letters to your special someone definitely shows effort. It's a classic idea but in this tech age, even emails work! Take a cue from The Lunchbox or You've Got Mail, and write a lovely letter or email. If writing comes hard and you need some inspiration? Watch Peter Kavinsky in To All The Boys series and leave notes full of compliments! 

Bumping into someone accidentally 

Accidentally meeting someone new or bumping into a known face has a certain magical charm and excitement. Pick any rom-com and this idea of meeting a stranger is a common factor that's referred to as a 'meet-cute.' And everyone deserves a epic 'meet-cute' in real life too, no? Like when Raj meets Simran in DDLJ, Rahul meets Pooja in Dil To Pagal Hai, or Nisha meets Prem in Hum Aapke Hain Koun (that cough becomes part of their relationship)! 

Physical intimacy

Physical intimacy doesn't mean jumping straight into bed. It could mean so much more like hugging someone from behind, giving someone an 'I missed you' hug, or holding hands while walking with each other, at a party, or even cuddling. Take cues from how Jordan hugs Heer in Rockstar, Tara hugs Ved in Tamasha, or Jerry hugs Dorthy in Jerry Maguire (you complete me..you had me at hello)! 

Spend some quality time with each other 

At times, stealing a little time from time itself to have special moments with that special someone becomes so important. It creates small romantic moments for a lifetime! So dance with your partner in a Dirty Dancing style or without music like in KKHH, have a karaoke session like you see in K-dramas, share playlists like they do in Begin Again, or read some classic literature like Pride and Prejudice. If possible, cook with each other (really intimate) or for each other like in No Reservations.

Take a break and travel in leisure

Taking a break and traveling doesn't mean visiting a place but spending time with a place and the person that you have gone with! Take cues from Eat Pray Love on how each place becomes an important part of the journey, or Call Me By Your Name or Tamasha about how exploring new lanes can lead you to so much more.

Make wish lists and complete them together 

What's a better way to understand each other and show that you care than checking things off wish lists together? Take cues from Fault in Our Stars or Dil Bechara, where even being on the brink of death doesn't stop them from doing things together! Or from our eternal romantic inspiration SRK in My Name Is Khan, where he impresses Kajol by showing her a places! 

Which of these old-school romantic ideas would you definitely want to try? Let us know in the comments below!

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