Millennials. We're the generation of "I want it now." Whether it be acquiring the best technology or the latest trends, things need to happen instantaneously in order to seem worthwhile. The same is true with relationships in the 21st Century. Want to find a potential mate? Create a Tinder profile and browse through your matches. Want to get someone to notice you? Post a cute Instagram photo or witty Tweet for them to favorite. Want romance? Watch your favorite rom-com or read a Nicholas Sparks novel -- because there is a serious drought of love in the air.

Technology is partially to blame for this lack of affection. Sure, texting and tweeting was created to make it easier to connect with family and friends, but in reality, it creates a barrier in physical human interaction. There are experiences and sensations that can't be expressed in a chat bubble -- even with accompanying emojis. And a lot of these sensations are things that help to increase attraction and affection in budding relationships. You like the way someone smells, their laugh, etc. None of that person's essence is available when chatting online -- your attraction is solely based on looks and a biography box with a limited amount of space.

Along with a fond regard for technology, millennials are known for being the generation that go after what they want. We now have access to thousands of programs worldwide that help us follow our dreams and become anything we want to be, and have also accepted those who are different from the "norm." While that is fantastic and all, it has become mainstream for millennials to have mile-long lists of traits for their dream spouse because we are used to having everything work out in our favor. The expectations for love are so high, and the patience so low, that it has created disastrous results. We have become the generation of casual sex over romantic attachment. The mindset is: "If they don't live up to my standards of companionship, why date them when we could just hook up and still play the field?"

Call me old-fashioned, but I find this sex movement appalling. While millennials most certainly did not invent the one-night stand, we made it mainstream and cool. It is rare to see young adults out on dates anymore, and opening car doors or slow dancing is now just something we watch on the silver screen. We are far gone in the romance department, but it isn't too late. Get out from behind your computer and turn off your phone. Give people the benefit of the doubt before turning them down. Go out and do things -- things you enjoy -- not just for the Instagram picture. Be patient.

Now go out and make memories. It's summertime. Go down to the beach and find your Danny Zuko, or to the county fair to impress your Allie Hamilton. Together, we, the millennials, can make romance great again.