Is ROMANCE a dying art???

[Guest]

I don't know if this has been done before, but how about a thread describing the most romantic thing someone of the opposite sex has done for you. By this, I don't mean describe your latest sexual forray, I mean let's share some of the things others have done to set-up a romantic mood or tantalize with notions of what might come. I am a hopeless romantic, always hoping and dreaming of that knight in shining armor......are you out there? Are you looking for me? I'm right here luv.....

I will start the thread:

I am lucky to have known a very romantic man and I was lucky to be the recipient of one of his very romantic evenings.....I haven't seen him in over two years.....but I want him to know, he touched my heart! This story happened while I was making a trip across the big state of Texas and I stopped to see my friend. He had taken off work early and when I got to his condo, we spent some time talking and catching-up. Not long after that, we left his place for a wonderful dinner at a restaurant that has to go down in my book as the most romantic place I have ever been to. A restaurant that had a multi-level deck over looking the lake. We had a few drinks and something to eat and enjoyed the beautiful Texas sunset over that beautiful lake. Upon leaving this place, he took me on a short tour of his beautiful city and we made a couple of stops, one where he bought me a CD of his favorite artist, another where we picked-up some fruit for breakfast. Then it was back to his apartment, where we shared some music and some more chatting.....oh, there was a little warm friendship kind of cuddling......very nice! Later in the evening, he excused himself and left the room, while I finished watching a video tape that he wanted to share with me. Not long after, he re-entered the room and took my hand he led me down the hall and into his bathroom......the lighting was dim, the stereo music just happened to be piped into the bathroom, and low and behold, he had run a bubblebath for me. He kissed me gently and left me alone. Now....you might be disappointed that this story or the encounter, for that matter, doesn't go much father than this......well, it did go a little farther, but that is not the intent of this posting......because you see we are dear, dear friends and he shared with me, a long time prior to this visit, that he was impotent. So.....he knew his limitations and he didn't do all this for himself......he did this for me. And I want him to know, I will never, ever forget him or that night!

Kisses to all the romatics out there......let's hear what you have to share.

 

[frommyheart2]

Ooops!!

Sorry.....I got logged-out and I didn't mean for this to show as unregistered. I wanted you to know who posted this thread.....it was just me "the hopeless romantic".....

 

[Morning Rain]

I don't know if this has been done before, but how about a thread describing the most romantic thing someone of the opposite sex has done for you. By this, I don't mean describe your latest sexual forray, I mean let's share some of the things others have done to set-up a romantic mood or tantalize with notions of what might come. I am a hopeless romantic, always hoping and dreaming of that knight in shining armor......are you out there? Are you looking for me? I'm right here luv.....

I will start the thread:

I am lucky to have known a very romantic man and I was lucky to be the recipient of one of his very romantic evenings.....I haven't seen him in over two years.....but I want him to know, he touched my heart! This story happened while I was making a trip across the big state of Texas and I stopped to see my friend. He had taken off work early and when I got to his condo, we spent some time talking and catching-up. Not long after that, we left his place for a wonderful dinner at a restaurant that has to go down in my book as the most romantic place I have ever been to. A restaurant that had a multi-level deck over looking the lake. We had a few drinks and something to eat and enjoyed the beautiful Texas sunset over that beautiful lake. Upon leaving this place, he took me on a short tour of his beautiful city and we made a couple of stops, one where he bought me a CD of his favorite artist, another where we picked-up some fruit for breakfast. Then it was back to his apartment, where we shared some music and some more chatting.....oh, there was a little warm friendship kind of cuddling......very nice! Later in the evening, he excused himself and left the room, while I finished watching a video tape that he wanted to share with me. Not long after, he re-entered the room and took my hand he led me down the hall and into his bathroom......the lighting was dim, the stereo music just happened to be piped into the bathroom, and low and behold, he had run a bubblebath for me. He kissed me gently and left me alone. Now....you might be disappointed that this story or the encounter, for that matter, doesn't go much father than this......well, it did go a little farther, but that is not the intent of this posting......because you see we are dear, dear friends and he shared with me, a long time prior to this visit, that he was impotent. So.....he knew his limitations and he didn't do all this for himself......he did this for me. And I want him to know, I will never, ever forget him or that night!

Kisses to all the romatics out there......let's hear what you have to share.

I MUST ADMIT .... I SURE HOPE IT ISNT A DYING ART .
I have had so many VERY ROMANTIC MEN in my life. And still do .

I have found many on here. I know we post our bodies ... talk shop on the threads . But behind the sceen ... there are so many wonderful romantic men Right HERE ON LIT.

And it has been MY PLEASURE TO KNOW EACH OF THEM. And still do. I would say we are very lucky to have so many of them here.
And I adore and WELCOME EVERYONE OF THEM. And so proud to have met them .
WAY TO GO MEN HERE ON LIT ....

 

[KillerMuffin]

Romance is generally lost on me.

 

[Monazwx]

Romance . . .

There are some really romantic people here on the boards, some of these guys in the outside world could learn a few things. . .

Romance, like chivalry, is dying but here at Lit., it's alive and well.

 

[riff]

I am so romantic I am in therapy.

 

[lavender]

 

[Weevil]

This one time, when I was at the LCBO I bought my wife a 6-pack of her favourite beer.

How's that for romance.

 

[Ginny]

Is ROMANCE a dying art?

no.....<happy sigh>.....mmmmmm my turtle.....

 

[riff]

Riff,

You are the board's master of deadpan.

Wow. And I am not even trying!

 

[TN_Vixen]

wow.. I'm stunned

I don't think romance is dead. I would hope not, anyway.

Being a strong, independent woman doesn't mean that you sacrifice romance. Most of the women I know want romance, they want to be seduced, they want to be wooed, and flattered by gifts or compliments. None of this takes away from their independence in any sense at all.

I think it has become increasingly difficult to find men who understand this differentiation over the years. Most men succumb to the fierce independent woman - especially single (with children) women, who force feed them and expect men to bow down to that overwhelming influence. Ironically, men who bow to this attitude tend to feel inferior and look elsewhere for companionship. Not suprising? I don't think so... but, that doesn't mean I'm placing blame here.

Women in general need to realize that being strong and secure in their position in life doesn't mean they sacrifice any part of themselves in the relationship. It's common ground here. Men feel threatened, women feel inferior... let's learn to get beyond that and just live to be happy, live to be in union with your partner, no matter what.

Blast me if you want, I could care less. I know what I believe about myself and what I can do what I can accomplish without a man, but I'm also distinctly aware of what I can accomplish with a man at the same time.

work on it people. Quit being petty.

 

[TN_Vixen]

And, that.. people.. is a perfect example of someone saying absolutely nothing. LOL

I'm babbling.

 

[MissTaken]

Nope, TN_vixen

That post was fucking awesome!

I have nothing more to add. I am going to go follow TN around for a while!

 

[riff]

heh.

This is what you meant to say, vixen:

don't think romance is dead. I would hope not, anyway.

Being a strong, independent fucking bitch doesn't mean that you and your jive sacrifice romance. Most of the fucking juicy bitches I know want romance, them queefs want to fuckin' be seduced, them assmonkeys want to be wooed, and flattered by gifts or compliments. None of this bullshit takes away from their independence in any sense at all. I should wallop your ass.

I think that piece of shit has become increasingly difficult to fuckin' find fucking assholes who understand this bullshit differentiation over the fucking years. You are a pussy. Most stupid assholes succumb to the fucking fierce independent fellated bitch - especially single (with children) piece of shit bitches, who force feed them bastards and expect stinky assholes to fuckin' bow down to fuckin' that overwhelming influence. Ironically, fucking assholes who bow to this bullshit attitude tend to feel inferior and look elsewhere for companionship. Not suprising? Well? I don't think so god-damn... but, that doesn't mean I'm placing blame here. You are a pussy.

Women in general need to realize that being strong and secure in their position in life doesn't mean them jizzers sacrifice any part of themselves in the fucking relationship. That shit's common ground here. I should break your throat. Men feel threatened, hairy bitches feel inferior... let's learn to fuckin' get beyond that and just live to fuckin' be happy, live to be in union with your sorry partner, no motherfucking matter fuckin' what.

Blast my stupid ass if you want, I could care less. I should fry your porkhole. I know fuckin' what I believe about myself and fuckin' what I can do fuckin' what I can accomplish without a fuckin' fucking bastard, but I'm also (in addition to the fact that you're a shit) distinctly aware of fuckin' what I can accomplish with a motherfucking fucking bastard at the fucking same time.

work on that shit people. Quit being petty.

FUCK YOU!

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[truegentleman]

Nope, not a dying art.

Some people confuse it with playing games.

For me personally, I am a big romantic.
I love candle lit dinners, picnics, moon lit strolls, anything that makes the lady I am with feel special, because she is. I would not want to be with someone that I didn't think was special.

 

[MissTaken]

Not a dying art, yet a forgotten one.....

IT seems we, as coupled adults, become too enmeshed in the day to day responsibilities of kids/home/job to take time for romance.

There always does seem to be more important things taking away our time, money or energy. I am , of course, speaking from primarily, personal experience.

 

[Morning Rain]

Not a dying art, yet a forgotten one.....

IT seems we, as coupled adults, become too enmeshed in the day to day responsibilities of kids/home/job to take time for romance.

There always does seem to be more important things taking away our time, money or energy. I am , of course, speaking from primarily, personal experience.

I do agree .... We do get all tied up in our daily lives ..
Thats why when we are in a realationship ..... we should STILL make time to DATE..... AND DO THE SILLY THINGS WE DID WHEN WE FIRST MET.

When I was married..... I always once a week would make a special dinner .dress up in some kind of costume.be it a maid, or just a rain coat and have a very sexy nite for him. Or would meet him in a bar..walk up to him and whisper in his ear... Gosh Baby . I fogot to put my panties on... DROVE HIM WILD !!! I LOVE TO SPOIL MY MAN ....I LOVE TO KEEP HIS INTEREST..
If we sit in long johns and rollers..then we need to change ,,,same for the men. We need to take charge and work at keeping ROMANCE ALIVE AND WELL....
And Im a very independant women.....

 

[frommyheart2]

Thank you for your interest in this thread.....

Truegentleman - You are a romantic guy and you are right it is all about making the other person feel special. Lucky is the gal that has been the subject of your attention!

 

[frommyheart2]

I appreciate your postings.....

Morningrain - I agree there are romantics here at Lit. and out in the world also. You sound like you are not only a Lit. guru but a romance guru. Keep up the good work in your love life you have done it right! The guys you have been with haven't forgotten YOU I'm sure!!

 

[Morning Rain]

Re: I appreciate your postings.....

Morningrain - I agree there are romantics here at Lit. and out in the world also. You sound like you are not only a Lit. guru but a romance guru. Keep up the good work in your love life you have done it right! The guys you have been with haven't forgotten YOU I'm sure!! [/QUOTE

Thank You ... I appreciate your comment. Oh yes I am a ROMANTIC...... SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN ONE OF THE OLD MOVIES I GUESS ...WITH BOGART . I still believe in skirts and flowers ...
And Im also a TARUS ....A BORN ROMANTIC .....

 

[Aphrodisiac]

Personally I don't think romance is dead....

I am not a very " romantic" woman ... but then I think it all depends on the man who is doing the " romancing".

I love when a man does some thing romantic but he has no idea that what he just did melted my heart.

That is the best kind of romance to me.

 

[frommyheart2]

Never implied romance was dead.....

No.....Romance is definitely not dead. What I'm talking about is the intentional act to make someone feel really special, that's the "art" of being romantic. It takes time out of our busy days, like others have said, to think of ways to make someone else happy. What's the saying "if you don't use it you will loose it"? It would be very sad if we ever lost the "art" of romancing! I am encouraging the practice of trying and doing it and regaining romance as an art.....doing sensual, thoughtful things for each other on purpose.

You made two very good points.....(1) It does "take two to tango" and I can speak with complete candidness and from experience....you can beat your head against the wall sometimes trying to be romantic and not get a single reaction from the other party if they are of the "doesn't have a clue" school. (2) When someone does something unconciously for us that knocks our socks off or "melts our hearts" as you said, it can definitely still be classified as romantic. But you have to "be one to know one" ..... you have to be a little romantic to recognize that what they did could be classified as romantic......hmmmm......am I making any sense?

Anyway, glad to have Aphrodisiac's posting here too!