ROMANCE IS NOT DEAD: IT'S JUST EVOLVED! EXPLORE THE NEW LOVE LANDSCAPE

WE'VE all heard it before, romance is dead.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

Whether it’s uttered in frustration after a ghosting situation or casually thrown around in memes, the idea has taken hold.

But if you pause the doomscrolling and take a deeper look, you'll find romance isn't dead, it’s just had a much-needed glow-up.

Is romance really dead? Here’s why modern love is thriving in the details The phrase “romance is dead” has been tossed around for years, often as a lament for times when grand gestures like handwritten letters or surprise serenades were the norm.

But take a closer look at today’s relationships, and you'll see that romance isn't dead, it’s simply evolved. Our lives move faster than ever, love has shifted from lavish displays to intentional, everyday acts of care that hit closer to the heart.

The new face of romance is more personal, practical and accessible, proving that love thrives in the details.

One clear example of this shift comes from South African YouTuber and content creator Elhadj Bah, known as “King Oumar”.

In a viral video titled “Surprising my girlfriend with a romantic dinner date’, Bah demonstrates how meaningful gestures don’t need to break the bank; they just need to come from the heart.

His carefully planned the evening, which included flowers, candles, handwritten notes, and music, captivated not just his girlfriend but also millions of viewers. It's a reminder that romance today isn’t about extravagance; it’s about intentionality.