In a world of swipes, situationships, and high-intensity connections, romance can start to feel obsolete — replaced by sexual energy, emotional guardedness, or the safety of detachment.And yet many of us still long for thoughtfulness, depth, being chosen and choosing in return.In this episode, we explore why that part of us often gets buried under performance, fear of rejection, and modern dating norms — and what it actually takes to lead with romance instead of intensity.We talk about:What romance really looks and feels like in dating Why intensity is so often mistaken for intimacyWhat it means to actively bring romance into your dating lifeHow love languages and attachment styles shape our romantic expressionAnd what truly sweeps us off our feetThis conversation is both a reality check and an ode to the intentional, courageous, thoughtful part of ourselves that still believes in romance.Today's Hosts:Michael DiIorio - Take the 360° Self-Review for Gay MenMatt LandsiedelReno JohnstonSupport the Show - viewer and listener support helps us to continue making episodes- CONNECT WITH US -Watch podcast episodes on YouTubeJoin the Gay Men's Brotherhood Facebook communityGet on our email list to get access to our monthly Zoom calls Follow us on Instagram | TikTok Learn more about our community at GayMenGoingDeeper.com- LEARN WITH US -Building Better Relationships online course: Learn how to nurture more meaningful and authentic connections with yourself and others.Healing Your Shame online course: Begin the journey toward greater confidence and self-worth by learning how to recognize and deal with toxic shame. Gay Men Going Deeper Coaching Collection: Lifetime access to BOTH courses + 45 coaching videos and 2 workshop series. Take the Attachment Style Quiz to determine your attachment style and get a free report.