I've often struggled with romance, mostly because it appears to be dead. What was once long love letters and flowers is now sexting and cheap wine, dates have become quick fucks in bed, and breakups happen by text instead of face to face. Commitment is hard to find unless you're in your mid-20s and over, and knowing what you want in a relationship just doesn't happen. So many people are up for "friends with benefits" or just casual sex that it's become the norm, and a long-lasting relationship is almost a thing of the past.
However, all is not lost! I am currently writing a commission piece for a guy who honestly wins the award for most romantic husband ever in my eyes. His wife struggles with depression, part of which is hating her looks, and he's asked people to write about her as if she's a character in a book. How romantic is that?! I honestly nearly cried when I read the brief, and instantly signed up. This is the kind of romance I love - things that are done just because it would be lovely, not because anyone has an agenda.
My ideal version of romance is a bit old-school, because I like being wooed. I like a man who says "Let's go to dinner somewhere" or "Let's take a drive somewhere" and doesn't want to sit in front of the TV with a greasy takeaway all the time. Takeaway's great, don't get me wrong, but it's not really romantic. I'm the kind of girl who likes a glass of wine at the end of a long day, or flowers on an anniversary (no chocolates though, they get sickly). I also love stuff like this commission piece I'm writing - it's such a thoughtful, loving thing to do and it honestly melted my otherwise frozen heart.
I know everyone's version of romance is different, and some people may think takeaway is the height of romance, and that's perfectly valid. Romance is what you make it. I'm just really glad to see that romance isn't dead after all!
What's the most romantic thing your partner's done for you? Share in the comments!
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