Now, I’m not a paranormal writer (at least, not yet) but you have to wonder …
100 years ago: 1917
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Some weddings were still organized
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Appointments were made in groups or with a companion.
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Receiving gifts was a very important part of the romance.
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Virginity was more common until the wedding night.
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Many women were married in their teens and did not finish high school.
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Women over 25 years old were considered spinsters
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It was romantic cooking a delicious meal with a table by candlelight.
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Kink was considered very private, as was the sexual act.
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Sex was often considered only for procreation
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Marriages lasted for many years, regardless of divorce, even in the worst circumstances due to its stigma.
Looking Today – 2017
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Many couples meet through social media or internet dating sites.
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Dating is rarely accompanied
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Gifts are generally only given for special occasions
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Virginity is a rarity: many couples have sex before the third date, if not before
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Many women choose to graduate from high school and college before considering marriage
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Many women wait until their 30s and 40s to get married for the first time, waiting until their careers are established or hoping to find the right one later, when they are more mature, avoiding divorce.
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A romantic dinner outside is preferred to avoid cleanliness.
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Kink is freely discussed to find a more suitable partner.
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Sex is considered an essential option, even without the need to procreate, thanks to advances in birth control.
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It is typical to find a partner who has been married several times because divorce is an easy option for difficult relationships.
Flash Forward 100 Years – 2117
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The pairing of pairs will be organized for greater equality in the intellect
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The quotes will be out of date
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Gifts will be unnecessary
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Virginity will be demanded to maintain limited mating.
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Advanced education for both parties will be the norm
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All will be trimmed at age 30
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Kink will once again be private and clandestine
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Sex will be required only for procreation, all other sex options will be private and clandestine.
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Divorce will be obsolete
Of course, this is all my own personal option. What do you think romance and marriage will be like in 100 years? I’d love to hear your ideas.
