I recently binge-watched my favorite John Hughes and '80s teen-romance movies all over again and found myself in a combination of awe and confusion at the dynamics between males and females of the time (in comparison to how many behave now).

I don't think it's entirely fair to blame the decline of romantic effort, lack of communication and fear of commitment, on one gender either. I think both have contributed their fair share to the game.

In "Sixteen Candles," heart throb Jake Ryan said, "I want a serious girlfriend; somebody I can love that's gonna love me back." Any guy who said that today would have his 'manhood' questioned.

Duckie in "Pretty In Pink" said, "When I really have it solid for a girl, I'll ride by her house on my bike. I'll do it like a hundred times a day." If I got wind of anyone riding a bike by my house about a hundred times a day, I would see to it that their method of transportation would suddenly vanish.

Whereas in the movie, it was seen as a sign of adoration and desire. In addition, I do not know a single guy who would put himself through such extreme physical effort to win over a girl.

I'm not sure what changed the way we communicate or when it happened. Maybe it's growing up. Maybe it's being jaded. Maybe it's no one wanting to put themselves out there; the risk of getting hurt.

Allison in "The Breakfast Club" said, "When you grow up, your heart dies." I've never related to something more, but I still have no idea why.

Do we lose a little piece of us with each heart break? Do we subconsciously put up walls to block out any potential feelings? And why is that encouraged? Why is not having 'feels' the new norm?

Why is a "like" or "favorite" on social media the new form of communication and effort? I have heard people say word for word, "He/she liked my pic, he/she wants it."

I've heard girls getting upset because their boyfriend didn't "like" their newest picture on Instagram. I'm talking about a full on fight ensued over a post on social media. I cannot wrap my head around it.

Where did we go wrong? Can we blame social media or was it a change in the dynamics of people over the years?

I would like to encourage everyone to make the best decision of their life: stop caring what people think about you.

I personally think the decline in romance is due to people worrying about what other people think; whether it be a fear of someone rejecting them or a fear of their peers view and opinion of them for even expressing feelings in the first place. Maybe that's why there's so many casual flings, with no strings attached – instead of committed and faithful relationships.

John Hughes, you were a true romantic. And Jake Ryan, you can pick me up from church in your red convertible any day of the week.