Your partner can no longer leave you on read, because there is no read. Romance after the blockchain:
- Talk face to face: Forget emojis and DMs. Eye contact, body language and tone of voice matter more than ever, mostly because they are all that's left.
- Listen actively: Put down your phone. It doesn't work anyway.
- Prioritize quality time: No more Netflix binges or mindless scrolling. Hike, play board games, or cook a meal together from whatever the two of you looted.
- Be patient: Tensions run high after the end of the world. Practice empathy and work through conflicts with compassion, particularly conflicts about who sold the cold wallet.
- Rediscover romance: Expensive gifts are over. Write love letters, pick wildflowers, or serenade your partner under the moonlight. The moon, at least, is still changing shape on schedule.
- Strengthen your bond: Shared hardship brings couples closer. So does sharing the last can of mandarin segments.
- Embrace vulnerability: Share your fears, hopes and seed phrases. The seed phrases are worthless now, which makes it the most romantic thing you can do.
- Hold hands: Hug, cuddle, and show affection the old way. It works without a signal.
- Laugh: Tell jokes, tell stories, and find joy in the simple things. Your partner's crypto portfolio counts as a simple thing now.
