We Put Gen Z Dating Rules on Trial… Here's What We Think

Dating in 2026 is confusing enough, now we have more rules to follow. In this episode of Hopeful Romantics, we're joined by Harmony, our 23-year-old Gen Z guest, to put the internet's most popular dating rules on trial. We're unpacking: ♡ If he wanted to, he would. Is effort really that simple? ♡ The 3-3-3 dating rule ♡ Never chase, just attract. Should women make the first move? ♡ Princess treatment. Standards or entitlement? ♡ The ick. Intuition or self-sabotage? ♡ The Taxicab theory ♡ Matching their energy vs staying true to yourself From different generational perspectives to some surprisingly controversial opinions, we're deciding which dating rules deserve to stay and which ones need to go. Because maybe the best dating rule is to stop following everyone else's rules and start making your own. 💌 Send us your dating dilemmas, situationships, red flags and anonymous confessions for Dear Hopeful Romantics. No matter where you are in your love story, stay hopeful. 📩 dearhopefulromantics‪@gmail.com‬ IG: @dearhopefulromantics