We live in interesting times. The world has always been in constant flux, but the rate of change has been accelerating to an incredible pace in recent years. Technology and the internet have reshaped the social and industrial spheres of civilization. Even modern dating is nearly unrecognizable to someone born 70, 50, or even 30 years ago. Romance used to be one of the most timeless elements of culture. Love poems written long ago still rang true through the ages. …