Romance - The 10 Biggest Misconceptions
Whether you've been in a relationship for over 25 years or are
just starting out, we all have our own idea of what romance is.
Romance is an essential element of every successful and
passionate relationship. Usually relationships start with
romance but life has a tendency to interfere. I have listed
below what I believe are the 10 biggest misconceptions that
people have about Romance:
1.Romance and Sex are the Same Thing: This could not be
any further from the truth. Although romance can lead to sex, a
person being romantic just for sex will be completely
transparent and possibly backfire. Think of Romance as 'Mental
Foreplay'. Romance let's your loved one know that not only did
you think about them but you took the extra step to show them
how much they mean to you.
2.Romance isn't important in a relationship: Between our
jobs, hobbies, and all the other things that life throws at us,
our relationship with our partner tends to take a back seat to
those things we perceive as more important in life. The reality
is that the relationship with our partner is the glue that holds
everything else in our life together. Adding Romance to your
relationship will not only make it more exciting but also more
enjoyable.
3.Being Romantic requires a lot of money: Romance isn't
about how much money you spend on your partner. It's about
trying to make some of their fantasies and dreams come true.
Most of the time just opening the door for your partner or
complementing them on the way they look will make them feel more
loved than buying them an expensive gift.
4.Romance requires a great deal of time and effort: While
some aspects of romance can require lots of time, romance is
also about the little things that make a big difference in a
relationship. A simple thing like turning down the lights,
putting on your favorite CD and dancing in the kitchen while
dinner is in the oven exudes Romance and takes very little time
and effort.
5.Only Women are Romantic: In most relationships, the
woman is considered to be more romantic, however this does not
have to be the case. Both men and women need to partake in the
hunt for romance. The only difference between a romantic person
and the unromantic person is the amount of time they devote to
doing the little things for their partner and their relationship.
6.Flowers and candy always work: Although flowers and
candy are a nice gesture, they are so commonplace. You can still
give your partner flowers and candy but spice it up some. Try
taking your partner to the place where you first met or kissed
and present the flowers and candy to them there. Going that
extra step and not stopping at ordinary makes all of the
difference when it comes to Romance.
7.You're either born a romantic or you're not: The truth
is, no one is born with a 'Romance Gene'. Everyone has to learn
how to be romantic either from a book, the way your friends or
family treat each other, movies, TV, or some other resource. One
nice thing about Romance is that it is contagious, as time goes
on you want to be more and more romantic towards your partner
and chances are your partner will be more romantic in return.
8.Saying 'I Love You' is enough: Everyone likes to hear
'I Love You' but when it comes to Romance, actions can say more
than a thousand words ever will. Being truly romantic is about
backing up the words with something your partner will remember.
Try something like writing 'I Love You' on the top of the stick
of butter with a toothpick before setting it on the table for
dinner.
9.Romance takes a lot of preparation: The nice thing
about Romance is that there is no exact formula - what one
person finds extremely romantic may not be romantic at all to
someone else. The key to being Romantic is to find out what your
partner finds Romantic. Don't be afraid to ask them, they will
be glad you did.
10.Being Romantic on Valentines Day and Sweetest Day is
enough: Being romantic on the days you are supposed to be is
expected. Being romantic all year round on the other hand is
vital to the overall health of you relationship. Every
successful relationship needs impulsiveness and spontaneity - it
keeps things exciting.