With everything available instantly, it’s no surprise that some singles are craving the opposite — a rewind to romance, old-school style. Think of retromancing as a return to old-school dating — essentially anything we could’ve done in the ’90s or earlier. Think homemade meals instead of reservations, phone calls over text messages, and handwritten love notes rather than extravagant gifts. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Retromancing is a throwback to old-school romance,” said Michael Kaye, dating expert at Plenty of Fish. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSo is retromancing actually better for couples?

Source: Huffington Post February 14, 2026 13:09 UTC