Are you hopelessly romantic?
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (139828)
Philippines
29 responses
@marguicha (222855)
• Chile
24 Oct 12
I did many things with my husband, but I never thought that we were specially or hopelessly romantic. We liked to go to the movies and he bough some candy for me. We went for vacations when we could. And when it was time to put up with extra work, we did it. I have always thought that that is how it is and that`s just that.
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@stringer321 (5644)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
24 Oct 12
It sounds like you had a routine that was normal and every vacation that you went to was not special.
Didn't your husband ever did something to show you in a special way how much he loves you ? Didn't he write you a poem or a blessing ? Didn't he make you a special dinner by candle light ?
Those are all romantic gestures.
@micha5088 (554)
• Malaysia
24 Oct 12
Hi Shavkat,
I can be a hopelessly romantic fool when I want to. It just sort of brings out the "youthness" in you and I always have a lot of fun doing that.
I do believe that a couple should infuse a bit of romanticism into their relationship, especially married couples who have been together for years. This will strengthen the relationship and help them get away from all the stresses of work and bringing up of children.
When I watch a movie or drama that have handsome actors, like a teenager, I would just expressed my "crush" on these actors in front of my husband and family members. Tall, handsome, six packs..oh my. Then my husband would always compare himself with these actors which really look funny and makes me laugh. I really don't mind..being a romantic fool and happy.
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@stringer321 (5644)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
24 Oct 12
If you like the romantic feelings and if your husband likes it too, I think you can both enjoy it more than many other couples and it can make a good advantage.
And wow, what a cute kitten you got there in your picture :)
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
24 Oct 12
I used to be hopelessly romantic and would dream of sitting with my partner hand in hand watching the beautiful sunsets, or walking hand in hand along the beach paddling in the sea. I wanted to be able to have a candlelit dinner with my partner and do romantic things together, even going to Paris. Sadly this never happened for me and I think I lost the romance after two really bad relationships. I am single now and romance is definitely not my thing.
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@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
11 Nov 12
Hi wolfie, I understand what are you talking about!
I had some bad relationships too, and I didn´t want to know nothing about love for almost two years. Til my first boyfriend came again and insisted dating me, after 10 years of friendship. And then we got married 15 years ago.
But I know that you can be strong, mature, and brave to accept living as you decide. Because you find happiness in your own way. Isn´t it?
Blessings wolfie... dainy
@keshlois143 (713)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
Yes, romance is one of the key factors to make relationship stay long. It is but hard to think that there are some people whose partners are not really romantic. Giving some little notes to partners during expected and surprised moments is also one way to show romance.
@Pegasus72 (1898)
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24 Oct 12
We have never been abroad and only once have we gone off without the kids in tow. We do have date nights each week as time allows. I believe for marriage to work out it doesn't have to be so much about romance but about spending time together.
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@stringer321 (5644)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
24 Oct 12
Too many romantic activities can reduce the magic. No romance at all can make the relationship boring with less special moments though.
@rubyroy (824)
• India
24 Oct 12
Romantic relationship last till romance last,but if you base a relationship on trust,love and mutual understanding with Almighty's grace it will last for long.Problems or sufferings can never destroy it or cancel the romantic relationship you have with your partner.So add these ingredients of love trust and the blessings of the almighty in all your relationship,it will sustain you and strengthen you.
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@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
11 Nov 12
Hi rubyroy, you are so wise, and tender. Don´t you think it shavkat?
Blessings for both... dainy
@dfollin (25351)
• United States
24 Oct 12
Hi Shavkat,Me and my late husband couldn't afford to hire a babysitter to watch our daughter at night because we already paid for part time day care so that she could play with other children.So we would meet for lunch usually every other week or sometimes every week if he wasn't too busy at work.
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@gitfiddleplayer (10362)
• United States
25 Oct 12
I used to be, man, what happened. I do like to do romantic things but with kids it takes more effort because I focus on my kids more than my spouse sometimes. We travel as a family so when we have a chance to spend some time alone we do. I used to write her poetry and letters. You know, you've sparked me up, I'm going to do something nice and romantic for my sweetie.
@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
11 Nov 12
Hi shavkat since children arrived and we moved abroad, time for us is not easy. But I do love each night to be in his arms and to fell asleep.
For the first time in 15 years we took some vacations together. We left children with my mother, I wish we could repeat it next year. What about you?
Blessings shavkat... dainy
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
29 Oct 12
Hello my friend Shavkat Ji,
Well, all conditions holds good for my hubby, who is very much Romantic even this day, hetook me abroad (US-in 2003), we awatched movie 'KAL HO NA HO' and went to taht place also where some scenes were shot, we went to Disney islands for 3 days, remained sor whole day in Miami sea -shore. I remmeber,after we got married in 1969, he took me to Sea-shore within two weaks of time some 200 Kms from our home town. My hubby is of the view that, every couple should walk hand in hand at least after dinner. This is skn\in therpy. Now , what you ave to say about our life.
May God bless You and have a great time
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@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
25 Oct 12
I am a hopeless romantic. :) Romance should never be gone in a relationship. It is nice to have dates and to hang out with each other.. To watch movies at home and relax together. Sometimes I like to surprise my husband by bringing home food that he likes, such as cinnamon roll and other sweet pastries. :)
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
Guilty here! But sad to say that as much as i could say that I am the hopeless romantic one, my husband is the exact opposite.
Being romantic need not go to the extent of spending so much, right? I subtle kiss while replying on Mylot. Or a sudden hug from behind while cooking could set the mood.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
23 Nov 12
hi,
i could say that i love to do those thing but it will still depend upon your partner if he/she still like that,because i am a romantic person but even how i tried to asked my ex partner before to watch movie or go to the park,he always ignore it or simply forget it.
@montevilla (550)
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24 Oct 12
I do love the idea of romance. I am both of hopeless and romantic. I guess that makes me hopeless romantic..
@clrumfelt (5490)
• United States
25 Oct 12
Spending time together is a wonderful way to keep things interesting, especially getting some time away from the kids and just being a couple once in awhile. You can lose your sense of being a couple if you don't take some time out from responsibilities just to be together without distractions. I like to go fishing with my husband, or to a nice restaurant. Riding together in a vehicle, just the two of us, is kind of romantic.
@bestboy19 (5478)
• United States
24 Oct 12
I'm not the romantic type, but how about spending a quiet night together just listening to romantic music? Would that be considered romantic?
@lologirl2021 (5542)
• United States
24 Oct 12
I dont know if going out to dinner or to the movies is hopeless romantic at all but if thats what it is then we go to dinner not so much but when we do its nice. I dont do the movies much but we do watch TV at night together at least and thats nice. Of cours ei work full time and hes busy and when we get home its nice to be with eachother. During the holiday season we work together and thats nice but its also tiring at the same time.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
I'd say I am a hopeless romantic before I met my bf. But now, I can say I am romantic. Between the 2 of us, I always have the best surprise when it comes to our anniversary or any other special occasions. Since we are far from each other, I make sure we still act like we're near. We watch movie online together and sometimes eat at the same time. That's our little date and I made that possible. Long distance relationships is not really difficult if you just know how to make it work by being romantic
@squallming (1775)
• Malaysia
24 Oct 12
I am a pretty romantic person. I do agree that in a relationship we would need some romantic and all those surprise once in a while so that the relationship will last. The things you mentioned such as movie watching and a cozy romantic dinner would be able to give a buzz to the relationship. However this kind of things should not be done to often or they would lose their effect and you will need to come up with new ideas.
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
Yes indeed, showing our gesture of love even how simple it is means a lot and can be permanently imprinted in our hearts. It makes me smile to be in this discussion becasue I was reminded to spend some more time with my wife, in fact, we will be going in an out of town vacation sometime next month.
They say that we need to rekindle the fire we have to make our relationships last. Good luck to all of us. Thanks