Being a hopeless romantic is one thing, but being an old-fashioned hopeless romantic is different. Your ideals are rooted deep within your core, keeping alive the way you were raised and the way your parents were raised. You wouldn’t allow someone to hold your heart in your hands unless you have complete faith in them (and your parents approve, obviously).
People say chivalry is dead, but to you, it will always be alive. If he doesn’t hold that door open he can kiss his chance at taking you out goodbye. Old fashioned hopeless romantics don’t settle, they know full well what they deserve and won’t stop searching until they’ve found it.
1. You romanticize everything… like everything.
You understand that “romance” as a concept that encompasses more than simple romantic love. It also is much more than the usual connotations and gestures of a relationship. You embrace the beauty in many other things as well, like the form of the golden leaves of fall, those pink cheeks while snowflakes fall, and the kindness from strangers. All these things give you butterflies as if you’re in love and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
2. Your standards are sky high (but in a good way).
Chivalry, love letters, roses, kisses on cheeks? There are certain elements you crave in a romantic relationship. You want your love to be kind and respectful, and be able to talk out their feelings instead of brushing them under the rug. You crave a solid relationship that flourishes and you know you won’t find that with someone who doesn’t meet those standards.
