Who is more romantic? Men or Women?

In my most favorite movie in the whole world we see how both men and women express their love in different ways. Napolean expresses his love to both Deb, the woman in his life and to Pedro, his best friend. He loves them both and shows them in different ways. Kip and LaFawnduh express their love to each other in different ways as well. I think that this movie is a scientific study in itself as it shows the many nuances of romantic love and how it is expressed by the different sexes. While it does an excellent job expressing these emotions, it also shows us that men tend to be more romantic than women.

I think some men are romantic and some women are romantic. Each person is different and we cannot just say that all women are romantic or all men are romantic...let's just put it on an even state.

I feel that both are eqaually romantic. To be romantic or not to be romantic would require a conducive atmohphere and environment. when circumstances are favourable, either of the two would become romantic. Men perhaps are more expressive than women. Everyone loves to romance, irrespective or gender.

both are just with different level! Women are romantic by their sweetness and words, poems letter and etc..men on the other hand finds way to surprise their girls by dinner, flowers, gifts, songs!

I've seen alot of men that are romantic though some of them are only that way in hopes that they will get to score. I don't think girls are all that romantic b/c they are getting more independent. I happen to like a romantic guy though they are somewhat rare. :) **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~

"Who is more romantic? Men or Women?" For my own opinion and observation, I believe its women who are more romantic due to thinking and expectations of being romanced. On the other side, its men who are more romantic in terms of actions. The experience and pragmatic side of me says women are more romantic. However, I've seen it this way. Women expect to be romanced, wined, dined, be swept off their feet. Even society and certain facets of fiction (Disney...) help perpetuate this notion (Valentines, Sweetest, Proposals, adult fiction). On the other side of the equation, there is barely anything on women trying to romance men, just text, blogs, news and entries on the men having to romance women. Typically speaking its required for men to be romantic with women only varying on a case by case basis. If a man does not romance a woman he's deemed a "loser", "cheap", and so forth. He'll also be viewed as a "bad" lover and anything that happens to him (including being left and/or cheated on) is fair game. The reverse however does not apply to women. Basically if you don't measure up as a guy, its your a** (no matter how much effort was put in or what went right). On the thought process side of it, women are more romantic, but again its expectation, some programming(as mentioned), and it also depends on the individual psychology of women. Some women don't want to be romanced, and others have higher expectations. There is a sense of deserving more and the explanations for this in general are not thoroughly or sensibily explained. While individuals want more out of a relationship (human nature), its never reasonably explained why men should invest more (not just emotionally, but mentally and yes financially) in a relationship. The only explanations given are personal opinions, "tradition"(in double-speak), or no explanation is given (and in their place shaming language and insults are used). This translates in relationships very easily. Depending on the "level" of a guy, the woman may expect more out of him in order to stay. If the guy does not meet the requirements, she will get rid of him and find someone else (most likely "better"). The claims and rationality vary but they come in differing flavors. "boredom", "not good enough", not "right", not "man enough", etc... It also shows a lack of emotional investment in the relationship on the part of women (as they are much easily able to critize, insult, deride and detach with claims like this). This like this are rarely heard from guys towards women. [["But on my website all about love i am noticing more feedback from guys than girls, lol."]] Well... guys usually have more trouble with relationships than women. Everything from approach/rejection to making sure he measures up... it can compound easily. Some guys have been told they aren't good enough many times over and thats counting non-relationships, approaches and in-relationships. There are also issues which I've mentioned thus far. It can be rough. [["also it always seems that the guys are the ones more heartbroken over a break up than the girls... so what do you think?"]] In terms of how relationships end, who gets heartbroken depends on who has invested more emotionally in the pairing. One reason you may see guys more heartbroken over an ended relationship is because they felt assured in the relationship and when it failed their assurance was negated. Inverted, this is the reason you may see less women not as heartbroken at the end of a relationship is less emotional investment in the relationship. While not exactly the best theory, some women aren't as satisfied when unable to obtain a partner (in their mind) thats better than they are (i.e. upward aiming). I've seen the stories, the figures, the claims that women end up with "equal" or more often "lower" partners. I've also noted higher expectations when it comes to dating along with this (and some of this can be reflected with the upward aiming when it comes to selective mates: age, status, etc). With a "lower" potential partner, there is less investment in the person (i.e. "fling", "along for the ride"). Meanwhile on the male side of this, they may invest more in the relationship and even society augments this effect ("lucky" to have her, he's below her, etc). However, when the relationship ends the heartbreak is noticible on the "lower" man, and less on the woman. Invert this situation though. What happens when women find an "equal" or someone "better"(status) than they are. Typically they'll try to enter a relationship. Once in the relationship, some of the same expectations are brought in, but there is also increased emotional investment in the man and the relationship. However, its not guaranteed the man has similar or even an acceptable level of reciprocation. The main reason for this is that he knows he's better and if the relationship fails he can easily enter another one. For a relatable example, think of the higher males in school, college, at social functions, and notably the pick-up artist. They've had all their lives to be the cream of the crop and this has its lasting impressions. When these people break up with women, its usually the women that are broken hearted (since women invested more in these "better" mates). Here's another realistic application of the scenario, dating the "bad boy". This type of person is either a puzzle to women in mental terms or has the "better" mate qualities. Women also enter relationships with these people in attempts to "change them". This is common place in society and relationship analysis. By default such a relationship will have its friction but this is another tale sign of emotional investment in the relationship on the side of women. Men however rarely do something like this (but ironically, men at the top-tier are more likely to try it on women too...). And when the relationship ends, the women feel more rejected (the "best" dropped them, wouldn't that be quite a hit?). Some of the things said, the thought processes also reflect the shock ("I only tried to make him a better person...", "Am I not good enough"... and so forth). Sample of romantic behaviour (perhaps). http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1347652.aspx

Men women are just too practical. More woman break up with men that they are in love with over stuff like how ambitious the guy is or how much money they have in the bank. Cinderella and the whole single girl population were throwing themselves at Prince Charming!!

I think overall both men and women are equally romantic but often express it in different ways. I think women overall are more sensitive to nuances whether by nature or as a result of conditioning, so you might say we read more into a look or an expression, but that men are more sensitive to actions and more likely to act first and think later, which is a very useful skill in some arenas. I don't know that being heartbroken over a break up is any indication of romanticism, though, as one doesn't know the the person is grieving the loss of a loved one or the loss of face. I have noticed in my own relationships that men I know tend more than women I know to perceive their loved one as an extension of themselves--almost like an extra arm...which is weird...and suffocating. But if it is a scientific study you are looking for, here is one: http://www.queendom.com/about/media/pr_queendom_k.html

i think its depends, some guys are not romantic at all..some are showy , girls tend to show man how they love..but sometimes man neglect it..

I feel guys are more romantic then girls. They make more money then a woman.(most of the time) So they can go all out to be romantic. My husband is more romantic then me.

If you were asking in general, i may say that men are more romantic than women. Men has different way of showing their being romantic like how they prepare on a date. They have freedom to show their feelings even not committed to the girls. When we saw guys courting with flowers, we often react and say "oh how romantic, that was so sweet". Men always make an effort and very visible to the public.But some when they are already committed, this character of being romantic are little by little gone by the wind. But ofcourse, most of men are still romantic because thats how they show they love. In a relationship, it depends upon the couple, sometimes women are more romantic and sometimes not.If a women show affection in public, they were misjudge as flirt or whatsoever but if men do that, its just ordinary thing to do, that is why for most cases, women show their character of romantic to their partner only.

wow,wow,vera5d,great question!i think you are great to find such interesting issues.In my opinion,i totally agree with you,my understanding is that man can create romance,women love enjoying romance.A question to you,who loves romance more?men or women?my answer is women,what's yours?

i thind women may be more romantic.women are often exciting when their lover or spouse present Rose to them on their birthday.women often have candlelight dinner.when they met some happies they will give you a kiss.so i think women is more romatic,men is more real.

I think that how romantic a person is (and in this case I will refer to the guys) depends on their upbringing and the things they surrounded themselves with. One who has been taught to respect and cherish a person will of course be more of a romanticist. Those who have not been taught to respect women or have, rather, not been shown the importance of love and women, will treat women with disrespect. This case goes for the men as well in reference to women

Well i donno about most of the guys, but the guys i have seen in my life were not at all emotional, including my husband. They just donno how 2 xpress or b romantic. Gurls r better off according 2 me.

In my opinion, women are by nature more romantic than men, but when you actually meet an incurably romantic man, there's nothing compared to this and women could never even imaging being like that! Moreover, there are few things that women do as a romantic act, while men can find billions of things to surprise a woman romantically!

I think that it can go either way really I mean men and women can be romantic because I have saw some women that are really romantic and then some that aren't at all...so I think that it just depends on the woman...and as far as the guy's being more heart broken I think that when a guy really loves a woman it really is harder on them because from what I have saw and heard about...because I personally think that it takes a guy longer to actually start loving someone and then when they do and they fall for someone it also takes them longer to get over someone...but thats just my personal opinion as a guy...I guess that everyone has their own opinions on it but thats just my personal opinion... JHL930

Definitely Women. They are more romantic and brave. Men's romance seems to be selfish.

okay women are supposed to be more romantic. but nowadays i find men more romantic. maybe because women understood the game of love.

i would say a women is !