70's Romance Evolution

Fact: Guys in the 70s were not more smooth and sleek than us---they simply paid more personalized attention to the ladies, than is currently done. They never had mobile phones, internet etc., thus for one to get a hold of a woman, one had to sweat to impress. Letters, are more personalized in times of effort than texts. A flower picked up by a hedge, is more affectionate than a plastic one. A walk by the river, is better than chatting all night via the phone. Simply put, personalized affection is deeper than technologized lovey-duvy. I choose to believe that when ladies compare us with the fore-fathers, it is the simple matters that make the huge difference. I know we have to work, and so did they. 24 hours shall never be topped up. MAKE TIME!! and stop whining. 


Romance. "Yikes" . Most men get alarmed by the R-word, and when coined with the L-word in the same sentence, some even seek therapy sessions-alcohol. Yet again, really, is it so difficult to remain macho, and be smooth at the same time: be a man, but a smooth one to add to that!! Many times, I have heard of women wordy-riots, protesting against the lack of attention and creativity in relation to romance. I choose to look back at what used to happen in the 70s, the days of Afros and Bell-bottoms, Curl Kits, pleats and leather jackets, pen-to-paper love tales scented with perfume etc. In this day and age, this is cliche, and to some, simply stone-age. In this era of android, I-pad, I-phones, Mac-books and blackberry's one would be seen to be nuts to go and tell it, the 70s way. Factoring this in, what would happen, if one would wed the best from each era, and simply become a..........

1. A Digital Camera (Reputable phone can also work)

This is the most important item you can ever buy when it comes to a relationship-be it, marriage or courtship. To add some spice to a special day, and your lady is expectant of roses and chocolate-buy a digital camera. Should she grumble-tell her you bought it to play witness for the many happy moments you know you will have with her. Once she starts smiling, unleash the package you had set-up for the D-day. Reason:when days go cold, and you are in a stale-mate, you chuck the photos, hopefully, having burned them on a CD, and play. The hearty laughs captured, the special moments embossed in your memories, shall come to life, and well, you can start all over again.

2. Sticky Notes

If you are creative, naughty, bold and adventourous, these yellow papers would do you great. Know how to use them, and you may just end up taking the office with you home. Ladies are thrilled by adventure, adore creativity, and love attention, thus why not stick it to  her. Let us assume you are an early bird, and you always leave her napping...and she is the type who picks her next-day outfit the night before. As you leave, input a sticky note stating "Am Jealous" on it. Upon she finding it, and questioning why so; tell her that you wish you were the one embracing her so close for the better part of that day. Simple. Kinky. hehe. You can have one in her bag, and state, "Today's evening news: Adam and Eve found in our bedroom" haha. You can decide what that means. I can't keep on letting out my tips, I also have a Ms. to impress.

3. Keep The cards Old School-online doesn't count
If there is one thing, that you should never do in the name of romance, is send a soft-copy card. A card is meant to be something she can touch and show her pals how thoughtful you can be. Now, I know most of us are stuck to the special-day cards; valentines, birthdays, anniversaries etc. Well, you are living in the Pentium-one era. *Geeky*, I know!! You need to up your game to the next level. Simply have a 'It is a Tuesday', for example theme. Simply, do not await for special days, because your days should be special because you have with you. My close buddy, has embraced this close, and thus far, he is bound to walk down the aisle.

4. Roses- Keep them fresh
If you can not buy the real ones, simply avoid it, and stick to the ones available on cards. Here, I believe almost doesn't count, and as far as the cliche'; it is the thought that counts, show me when you will see thoughts counting, and I shall equally do the same. Therefore,  once you choose to walk this path let it be the real-deal. I know majority of us struggle with the act of carrying a flowers, (equally a victim), thus thank God, for delivery services. Send them to her offices, or wherever she is, and give her the chance to gloat. Remember: In the 70s, though plucked from fences and bushes, yet, not roses, they always kept them fresh!!

5. Communication-- try and keep it 70s-use the mobile, but let it not overshadow face to face moments. In the mornings, do not text her good morning-peck her so. Do not text her goodnight, call her. The voice has more conviction, than a shortened text-Nyt!! I know, as men, we usually bury ourselves in the conviction that the ratio of men to women stands at around 1:4, but what they never tell you, the ratio of good women to men! As far as good men are concerned, ladies know best. This marks the heart-beat of your relationship, the more quality time you avail, the higher the chances of staying steadfast, and burning. Thus always try, to uphold face-to-face. 


Blogger says: who am I to tell you how to play your tune. You know what you do best, thus stick to it. Anhu, the Nigerian pastor shall gather single women, in plenty, tomorrow at the Nyayo stadium.  I will be there, and share my insights if necessary. I know with this in mind, I will have me a keeper..hehe
Blessed weekend people!!-Misbehave!!