Love Lost in the Age of Screens | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 11, 2026 · 1m

An elder civil servant, Mzee Magala, reflects on the erosion of real romance in modern times, lamenting how today’s youth chase fleeting connections through phones and shallow pop culture, unlike past generations who built love through shared passions and meaningful interaction. He contrasts the romantic depth of 70s and 80s music with today’s obsession with sex, money, and surface-level attraction, arguing that the internet has turned dating into a never-ending shopping spree — leaving people emotionally hollow despite being physically present. His poignant observation of a young couple…