Creepy or Retro? Gen-X Dating Rituals That Would Never Fly Today

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This week on Dear Archy, the crew gets carried away with their new favorite game ‘Creepy or Retro,’ where they examine Gen-X courtship trends of the 80s and 90s, and vividly envision their translation to 2026 dating. Only after thorough exploration can a Creepy or Retro verdict be donned. The tables are then turned when our hosts explore the translations of 2026 courtship trends and how they would be experienced by Gen-Xers back in their youth.The gang has so much fun they run out of time for listener stories and dub this episode Part 1. Next week in Part 2, Dear Archy will share listener love stories and continue their quest to map out how the love lives of younger generations are wildly boring compared to the thrills of authenticity, risk, and the unknown they lived out in the 80s and 90s.Have a story to share? Email your submissions to [email protected]. You must be 18+, and remember to check out our Terms of Use at deararchy.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deararchy.substack.com

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