Think of a Viking. You probably picture a big hairy dude with an axe, yelling something swearing. Right? Well surprise… they had feelings too. And long before you were trying to figure out what that winky-face emoji really meant, these guys had a whole system for coded love notes. Vikings showed they were into someone, somehow. Let’s see what we can learn for our own messy dating lives.
From Runes to DMs… The Same Game, Different Tools
Things haven’t really changed that much, just the tech. Vikings had their coded messages we have ours. A special rune carved for a lover is basically the same as that one weird emoji only you and your partner understand. It’s a private joke, a shared secret… it builds something between two peopel. Then you have oaths. A Viking taking an oath was a big deal a public promise. Sound familiar? It’s today’s “going Instagram official”. It’s making things clear. And what about their poetry… it was clever and meant to impress. Some people put that same energy into a perfect first message, whether they want a soulmate or are just looking for a local hookup. A good line is a good line, no matter the century.
Vikings Did More Than Yell and Swing Axes
Let’s get one thing strait. The idea of a Viking who only grunted is a cartoon. Real evidence shows a culture that cared about romance. They weren’t just brutes. They were poets and lovers. There secret weapon? Runes. Not just for spooky magic or gravestones. The old norse used a system of runic symbols as a basic alphabet. Think of it as the first form of texting. People would carve little messages on things like a comb or a piece of jewelry. A secret note just for one person. It took time… it took effort. Miles better than your 2 AM “You up??” text of desperation. This was making a statement. A real one, carved in wood or bone.
What Old-School Vikings Can Teach Your Dating Profile
So what can we actually take from this. Three things really.
First, be intentional. Stop the mindless swiping… it’s a waste of time. A Viking made one specific message for one specific person. Send one good, thought-out message that mentions their profile, instead of a hundred boring ‘heys’.
Second, effort matters. A carved gift showed you cared. You can’t do that over an app but you can remember little details from a chat. Or plan a date based on something they said they liked. It shows you’re listening.
Third, be bold. Vikings had some powerful tales about making promises and sticking to them. It was about being clear… not hiding in some ‘situationship’ for months. Say what you want.
Stop Swiping, Start Building a Story
Look it all starts with coded flirting. The inside jokes the memes, the emojis. That’s fine. That’s how you build a spark. But it has to lead somewhere. The code needs to become a clear conversation. A good relationship is a story you write together… a saga, if you wanna be dramatic. That story begins with that first message, sure. But its built with real talks and showing up for each other. The point isn’t to get good at openers… it’s to find someone to write the story with.
Conclusion
Vikings weren’t simple warriors. They used secret codes and big, bold promises to show love. The tools are different now, yes, we have keyboards instead of knives. But the rules are the same. A little creativity and a lot of guts. That’s how you make something real.
