Is Chivalry Dead? Are We Truly, Utterly F*cked In This Generation?

I think a huge part of it has to do with the type of guy he is.

Today, the idea of chivalry generally refers to simpler yet admirable acts of service, like holding open the door or paying for dinner. How low is the bar? 

And reality has a funny way of not following romance movie scripts. How naive I was at 12 years old, watching Endless Love, when David runs through the airport to try and stop Jade from leaving, or in 10 Things I Hate About You, when Patrick performs “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” on the bleachers—one plot or the other.

Little did I know then that reality was far less choreographed and significantly more single.

The reactions I get when people find out I’ve never had a boyfriend are amusing at this point. Because like, shouldn’t everyone have had at least one relationship under their belt, even if it was during the 6th grade?

Are people my age even looking to be in a relationship right now? I’m not opposed to it, but seeing how men act, it terrifies me to want to be in one. What about going on dates? Are we even doing that?

I’m curious, when was the last time you went on a date? Because I’ve been on two? I don’t even know if the second one counts? I’m going to go with yes, because at least he was a gentleman before he took me back to his place!

It begs the question: Has romance died? And are we just relying on swiping left or right to form romantic connections? A one-night stand? And situationships aren't any better, they almost drain everything out of you.

Because I can’t fathom the thought of downloading Hinge or Tinder. In all seriousness, what are we getting out of these dating apps other than corny messages and wasted time? Before we get defensive, it’s the hopeless romantic in me clinging to a bygone era. 

But it all circles back to the guy you’re getting yourself involved in. What are their intentions? One time, I was hanging out with a guy when my non-existent love life was brought up, and I could tell the wheels were turning. He completely ghosted me, only to come up to me a month later and say he didn’t want to hurt my feelings. Babe, when did I say I wanted to get into a relationship with you?

My feelings were hurt when you just completely ghosted me without any explanation!

Which brings me to why I think I am fucked!!! Why are men still asking for my Snapchat? No, seriously, can a guy explain this to me? I think we can all do better than this! This isn’t middle school anymore, text me babe!

It’s enough to make a girl wonder if I’m just completely invisible in a romantic sense.

But hey, like this if you’ve ever been romantically interested in me!!

I’ve talked, 

Gianna