Many a New York Times trend piece has attempted to explain the millennial generation’s total disregard of traditional courtship rules. We millennials are apparently more fond of speed dating — at least our their own form of it, comprising efficient meet-ups at bars and coffee shops — than expensive dinner dates. Millennials like their “hookup culture.” They might want to get married, someday, maybe?They’re notoriously phone-skittish, preferring instead to text, or use one of a myriad dating apps available (mostly) for free. And all of this is making their love lives really confusing.
It’s pretty hard out there for your modern relationship. Here are some Valentine’s Day cards that totally get it:
You know, sometimes it’s just hard to express how you feel about someone…
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Source: Lost Marbles Co.
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Source: Emily McDowell
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Source: Emily McDowell
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Source: Sad Shop
Or figure out what “labels” to use…
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Source: Emily McDowell
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Source: For The Love Of Words
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Source: Somebody Loved
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Source: Lissa Loo Stationary
Or what you even really think about someone…
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Source: Sea and Lake
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Source: Cat In The Dark
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Source: Katlix
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Source: Lua Card and Stuffs
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Source: alexandra em
Because, like, what is “dating,” anyway?
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Source: YourMumRang



And saying “I love you” can be weird.
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Source: Sea and Lake
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Source: Lissa Loo Stationary
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Source: Ally Elle Cards
Oh well.
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Source: FunGirlsCards






