How are you romantic?

[TheFilmBuzzer88]

Alright guys and gals, ladies and gentlemen, and well okay I am not going to say boys and girls, cause if you are under the age of 13, you probably go to expense to this sort of stuff, lol (no offense). So here is the deal, put on your romantic thinking caps and answer this question. What is the most romantic thing you have done on a date? Yes, yes giving flowers and chocolates is nice, but let us go beyond the norm. For example this Saturday (September 10, 2011), my girlfriend (Lindsey) and I are are going to a classy/semi-fancy restaurant called Saffire. A bit pricy, but it is for her b-day! We will be dressing up nice, I have had an arrangement of flowers made (Daises and lillies which are her favorite), and a jazz duo, who will be at the restaurant, performing, that I am trying to contact to see if they will take request to sing a certain song that she likes. Now that to me is good romance. Yet, you don't always have to spend money, but it is always the nice thought that counts!

 

[Crystalgar]

I am a simple girl, i like going on walks at the park, staying in and watching a movie, going to DQ for ice cream, of course i do like going to places like Olive Garden, Chilies.....ect. But i like it better when it is quiet and just us. With my last BF we would text and skype all night (it was a long distance realtionship), and to me that was better than spending $50 on a date.

 

[leelee]

My last boyfriend used to pick me up and we would drive off somewhere. To a castle or to the beach and just go for a walk. It was lovely.

 

[MrsSunflower]

Like Crystalgar; I am also more of the simple kind. To me going on picnic to a nice lake or forrest can be a perfect place with my husband and dog. Where it is most quiet and peaceful, without much people, I like this best.

Though I do remember one time that my husband had an suprise for me arranged, he only told me to dressing up a bit nicer at home and be ready when he came back home from work, and then he took me with him to a very nice restaurant a bit outside of the city we live in. The atmosphere was very good, and we both felt that we were in a very romantic mood. It was very special.

 

[MissCris]

My husband and I had our 5th anniversary when I was about 3 months pregnant. He asked me a week in advance where I'd like to go to dinner, so I thought about it for days. I had my choice of just about any kind of restaurant, right up to the most pricey thing around. The day of our anniversary, my husband came home with flowers and asked if I'd decided where to go, and due to being pregnant, I was craving pepperoni pizza really badly, so I blurted out, "Pizza Hut!"

We dressed up fancy and went to Pizza Hut, and laughed about it together when people stared at us.

That was one of the most romantic evenings I've ever had

 

[lil_christian]

My husband and I had our 5th anniversary when I was about 3 months pregnant. He asked me a week in advance where I'd like to go to dinner, so I thought about it for days. I had my choice of just about any kind of restaurant, right up to the most pricey thing around. The day of our anniversary, my husband came home with flowers and asked if I'd decided where to go, and due to being pregnant, I was craving pepperoni pizza really badly, so I blurted out, "Pizza Hut!"

We dressed up fancy and went to Pizza Hut, and laughed about it together when people stared at us.

That was one of the most romantic evenings I've ever had

Aww that's actually really cute

 

[kayem77]

My husband and I had our 5th anniversary when I was about 3 months pregnant. He asked me a week in advance where I'd like to go to dinner, so I thought about it for days. I had my choice of just about any kind of restaurant, right up to the most pricey thing around. The day of our anniversary, my husband came home with flowers and asked if I'd decided where to go, and due to being pregnant, I was craving pepperoni pizza really badly, so I blurted out, "Pizza Hut!"

We dressed up fancy and went to Pizza Hut, and laughed about it together when people stared at us.

That was one of the most romantic evenings I've ever had

Awwww that's so freakin awesome.

I couldn't find an option that suits me because I would sound cheap or boastful haha. Depends...you can be romantic with $500 or with an empty pocket. If I were dating a rich guy whom I know spending a penny for me is not that much of a sacrifice, probably I wouldn't feel so especial for the expensive jewelry he gives me every week. I would be more surprised if he did those little things that I love, for instance, surprising me with a chocolate ice cream or with a single white rose, etc.
If I was dating a guy whose economic situation is not very good, and he takes me to a fancy restaurant for my birthday or every once in a while, I would appreciate more every one of those fancy dates because I'd know that he had to put so much effort to make the arrangements.
Love is self-sacrifice, wheter you have money or not. Personally , and I think most women think like this, I love when a guy bears in mind my personal likes or dislikes, and make something romantic out of it.

 

[Ugly]

Romance and money do not have to go hand in hand. I've taken a girl to a park and had a simple picnic .. and taken that same girl to see an live orchestra and a dinner. Both were successful. Often what makes it romantic is not where you go, but who you're with. Go to a movie with a buddy isn't romantic... go to a movie with that girl you've been eyeballing for a month and suddenly the atmosphere is different.
Also what's perceived as romantic varies as well. If you hate the opera and your gf/bf/spouse knows it, but you volunteer to take them because you know they'll enjoy it.. you may spend the whole time wanting to stab your eardrums out with the closest item you can get your hands on, but the effect it will have on them and how they view you will improve by the end of the night. Especially if you paste on that fake smile and don't gripe at all. They will think it's romantic even if you were miserable.

 

[MrsSunflower]

If you hate the opera and your gf/bf/spouse knows it, but you volunteer to take them because you know they'll enjoy it.. you may spend the whole time wanting to stab your eardrums out with the closest item you can get your hands on, but the effect it will have on them and how they view you will improve by the end of the night. Especially if you paste on that fake smile and don't gripe at all. They will think it's romantic even if you were miserable.

Haha! Good one!

But yeah, do get the point. I think it is better to say that those times you choose to sacrifice yourself going or doing something you dislike whilst you know it would make your spouse/gf-bf very happy, then that is more seen the same way as Unconditional Love, isn't it? More like you think less of your own wishes and put more effort and focuse on your spouse's/gf-bf wishes.

 

[Tobby17]

Tobby17, Romantic???.. Ugh

Kill me plz...

I'm so VEERRRRYYYY UNROMANTIC

 

[Ugly]

Haha! Good one!

But yeah, do get the point. I think it is better to say that those times you choose to sacrifice yourself going or doing something you dislike whilst you know it would make your spouse/gf-bf very happy, then that is more seen the same way as Unconditional Love, isn't it? More like you think less of your own wishes and put more effort and focuse on your spouse's/gf-bf wishes.

Right, but how romantic would that seem to the person on the receiving end? Especially if it's a woman on the receiving end. But really we're just nitpicking words on a minor topic at this point.

 

[Catlynn]

Well, the romantic things I have done were done with little money. I lived in Hawaii when I had a bf. I took him around the island and we sat and had snowcones on the beach together, I bought him Guitar Hero with two guitars and we sat and played it for hours together laughing hysterically. When I first told him I loved him I made a journal with different pictures of us with little writings by them and in the front I wrote my first ever love letter and read it to him out loud. Cheesy, I know. Lol
He, on the other hand, was all about spending money. For Valentine's Day he just told me to be dressed and ready by a certain time. He brought me tulips to my door. (I hate roses....) when we got in the car he gave me a diamond necklace, and then surprised me further with a dinner cruise at sunset. Most I've ever been spoiled. Lol but honestly it meant more to me when he would get me the little things that he knew I liked. Like a green (my fav color) bottle of my favorite wine in the shape of a cat. (my name is Cat p.s.) Thoughtfulness is the key to romance I think.

 

[maddy]

Just want to say to the guys only cause you put a ring on a girls finger doesn't mean you don't need to romance her anymore. Woman have a disease we won't be cure of and that is romance

 

[MrsSunflower]

Right, but how romantic would that seem to the person on the receiving end? Especially if it's a woman on the receiving end. But really we're just nitpicking words on a minor topic at this point.

Yes, that's right too.

As long as the couples are happy together, and appreciate those special given times for them. Anything can be seen as romantic, just depends on what the person likes or how they sees it.

 

[MrsSunflower]

When I first told him I loved him I made a journal with different pictures of us with little writings by them and in the front I wrote my first ever love letter and read it to him out loud. Cheesy, I know. Lol

I don't think that is cheesy. I think it sounds more like something he'd remember and keep as a very sweet and nice memory for a loong time. I think that when you give "home-made" presents to someone else, it is a lot more nicer and charming getting than something bought. Since it is much more personal as well.

 

[Ugly]

Well, the romantic things I have done were done with little money. I lived in Hawaii when I had a bf. I took him around the island and we sat and had snowcones on the beach together, I bought him Guitar Hero with two guitars and we sat and played it for hours together laughing hysterically. When I first told him I loved him I made a journal with different pictures of us with little writings by them and in the front I wrote my first ever love letter and read it to him out loud. Cheesy, I know. Lol
He, on the other hand, was all about spending money. For Valentine's Day he just told me to be dressed and ready by a certain time. He brought me tulips to my door. (I hate roses....) when we got in the car he gave me a diamond necklace, and then surprised me further with a dinner cruise at sunset. Most I've ever been spoiled. Lol but honestly it meant more to me when he would get me the little things that he knew I liked. Like a green (my fav color) bottle of my favorite wine in the shape of a cat. (my name is Cat p.s.) Thoughtfulness is the key to romance I think.

I think thats awesome. So many times women like to be romanced and treated nicely, but you don't as often hear of women reciprocating it. (notice, i said 'as often' not 'never' so please anyone who wants to 'correct' me, spare it). I know for me, i always appreciate a woman that will go out of her way to do things for me, and not always lay it at my feet to spoil her at every turn. If you never give back, eventually the giver runs out of fuel. I think those were great gestures, Catlynn, and its a great attitude for a woman to have. You'll make a lucky man very happy one day.

 

[Catlynn]

I think thats awesome. So many times women like to be romanced and treated nicely, but you don't as often hear of women reciprocating it. (notice, i said 'as often' not 'never' so please anyone who wants to 'correct' me, spare it). I know for me, i always appreciate a woman that will go out of her way to do things for me, and not always lay it at my feet to spoil her at every turn. If you never give back, eventually the giver runs out of fuel. I think those were great gestures, Catlynn, and its a great attitude for a woman to have. You'll make a lucky man very happy one day.

Aw, thank you very much. I think blessing people, no matter the relationship, is an awesome way to actively show love. XD

 

[Catlynn]

Not that it's the only way...

 

[Zoe4god]

I told my boyfriend that i had never roasted marshmallows on the beach and a few months later he picked me up and wouldnt tell me where we were going. we arrived at my favourite beach in the evening so it was getting dark, and he took a portable bbq and a packet of marshmallows and chicken skewers from a bag and we sat and roasted marshmallows. think it cost him about a tenner, best date ever. best dates is where there is personal thought put in i think.

 

[TheFilmBuzzer88]

I think that all these idea's and stories are terrific! To give you and updated, Lindsey loved all that she got (flowers, card and dinner). She said that she cherished the card more, because inside I had written a sentimental and heart-felt note There was live jazz music, and I asked the guys who were playing (when I got up from the table to talk to them), if they knew any romantic songs such as "God Gave Me You", and they said, I think we can come up with something like that. Well instead the played "The Way You Look Tonight", it was no Dave Barnes (which Lindsey and I might so see soon in concert), but still very romantic!