Of course I have. I still am. But to what definition of romantic are your referring to? In your own words?
I'm guessing he means actual love. When you feel deeply for someone and flaws of theirs don't make you reconsider, and when the desire for love is not exactly driving your love for them, but instead their personality and stuff.
also this i guess
love (or at least the feeling of love) is any positive personal emotions for a person that CANNOT be related to dependance.
I'm probably misunderstanding you, but it's not normal to want to be with the one you love...?
I'm pretty sure he means that nowadays many women have been taught to rely on the man and depend on him and that's the reason they seek a partner. They want a successful person, generally; not a person who they truly love.