Romantic Cynic 

Someone who realizes that the world is crap yet still holds true to their ideals, sense of honor, and optimism.

Guy 1: Why'd you give that homeless guy your change, he's just going to blow it on booze.

Guy 2: Yeah, you're probably right....but either way he'll be happy

Guy 1: God you are such a Romantic Cynic

Romantic Cynic by cptofthebluerose June 28, 2011

cynical romantic 

Someone who is in love with the idea of Being in love, but believes that logically there is no such thing as love

She who loves everything romantic, but doesn't believe in love is a cynical romantic.

cynical romantic by Mimzy626 June 27, 2008

cynical romantic 

Someone who thinks loves is a really nice thing and a great ideal, but believes that it is something that will realistically never happen for them.

"John really enjoys being around Erika, but he won't ask her out because he's convinced himself that any relationship would inevitably crash and burn. He's such a cynical romantic."

cynical romantic by alaricut October 27, 2008

cynical romantic 

Someone who wants to be in love and loves the idea, but realizes that love is ultimately self destructive and counter productive to advancing personal goals and or the self

"Marc really wants a girlfriend because he loves the idea of being close to someone and having someone appreciate him, but says that getting wrapped up in a girl would just lead to him losing all sense of self and ambition in her. Talk about a cynical romantic"

cynical romantic by Plaidmonster January 18, 2010