A romantic blast from the past - Relationship advice from the 1930's & 40's

I was in a specialty gift boutique recently and came across a charming set of booksthat were originally published in the 1930’s and 1940’s. They were recently republished by the son of the original authors, Pietro Ramirez Jr. With Valentine’s Day this weekend, I felt they are the perfect books to share with you.

The Art of Kissing – Tips & Techniques from the 1930’s by Pietro Ramirez Sr. 1936

The Art of Dating – Necking, Petting & Popularity: Wisdom from the 1940’s by Pietro Ramirez Sr.

How to Get Along with Girls – Secrets, Advice & Wisdom from the 1940’s by Pietro Ramirez Sr. 1944

How to Get Along with Boys – Secrets, Advice & Wisdom from the 1940’s by Zoraido Maria de Sagarra Ramirez 1945

Every generation has their social, dating and love rituals. While some things are timeless, it is always interesting to see how people approached these situations in the past. These are small gift books, around $4-5 each. Reading them is like stepping into a classic black and white film. There is something charming in looking back. We often think of past generations as having a certain innocence or quaintness. However, like every generation, the sexes know how to manipulate each other to get what they want in the game of love. Although many of the techniques used over half a century ago would not work today, some would still be quite effective and some may make you wonder what react they would get in our modern dating world. Overall, these are fun books and interesting novelty gifts.