See Classic ’80s and ’90s Personals Ads From New York Magazine
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Before Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and OkCupid, mortals had to navigate the maddening nuances of everyday social rituals to find romance. Just kidding — they had New York Magazine, which in the golden age of print was famous for its “Strictly Personals” section. There’s some comfort in knowing that even before Tinder was allegedly ruining dating, Richard Gere look-alikes and Bulgarian princesses were turning to outside help in their great search for love. Below, we’ve combed through the New York Magazine archive room, poring over issues from 1983 to 2001, to bring you 33 highlights from the personals.
October 15, 1984
November 22, 1999
November 22, 1999
October 15, 1984
September 25, 2000
September 26, 1983
February 17, 1986
February 18, 1985
February 18, 1985
June 13, 1983
February 18, 1985
February 18, 1985
October 15, 1984
October 15, 1984
October 15, 1984
October 15, 1984
October 15, 1984
January 24, 2000
February 17, 1986
February 17, 1986
February 17, 1986
January 24, 2000
March 19, 1984
August 24, 1992
January 24, 2000
October 15, 1984
June 28, 1999
August 24, 1992
September 26, 1983
September 26, 1983
September 25, 2000
September 26, 1983
January 24, 2000
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