Romance doesn’t always have to be cheesy or make you cringe. Find out how to be romantic and loving, without feeling awkward about your behavior.
Romance is a beautiful thing.
When you’re new in love, even the cheesiest of gestures can feel so romantic.
But as the relationship ages, awkwardness starts to set in and the cheesy ‘you-complete-me’ lines start to diminish.
Now that doesn’t mean you love your partner less.
It only means your infatuation has passed over and you’re now back in your senses.
So how can you be romantic and express your feelings without being
cheesy to the point where you have to curl your toes inside your shoes
as you say something?
Well, there are ways.
If you feel awkward to walk down a street holding a bouquet of
flowers or wearing a tee shirt that says “I’m with Stupid!” fret not,
because love doesn’t always have to be cheesy or corny.
How to be romantic without being cheesy
To be romantic, you need to understand the essence of romance.
What is romance, and what is being romantic?
To put it simply, being romantic is a way of letting your partner
know that you still love them, and letting them know that you depend on
them and need them. And finally, being romantic is all about creating
memories.
If you can do any of these things in your own way, you’re definitely being romantic no matter what you do.
10 ways to be romantic all the time
To get you started off on the right foot, here are 10 ideas on how to
be romantic. Use your own ideas and modify them to fit your needs.
And once you truly understand these 10 romance tips, you’d definitely be a romantic, in your heart and on your sleeve.
#1 The little things you do. Love is in the details,
we’ve all heard that but hardly a few of us ever do anything about it.
If you want to be romantic, learn to be selfless. Go out of your way to
do something special for your sweeter half, if you know that it would
bring a pleasant smile on their face. Do something unexpected at times.
If your man’s late for a big meeting, pick out his clothes and place
them neatly for him to wear it. If your woman wants to pick up a new
book or has to head out late in the evening, start your car and wait for
her on the driveway to give her a lift.
#2 Give your attention. When you’re out with your
partner, don’t ignore them, especially when you’re with others. Just
because you’re having an interesting conversation with someone else
doesn’t mean you should neglect your partner. Instead, involve your
partner and make them feel like they’re the center of your world.
#3 Talk about feelings. Yes, this seems rather
obvious at first. But how often do you ever come home at the end of a
long day, sit close to your partner and talk about your day?
And how often do you ever just spend a lazy Sunday afternoon cozying
up and talking about the good old days when you first met, about each
other’s likes and dislikes and about how special and important your
partner is to you? Signs of affection may mean a lot in love, but
staying connected plays an important role too.
#4 Compete with each other. Competition works in two
ways. If you let ego get in the way, you’ll hate each other after a
friendly fight. But if you respect each other, a bit of fun and games
can bring both of you closer together and bring in a lot of laughs too.
Play games, be it a pillow fight, a board game or a game on the
console. Compete with each other, and congratulate each other. There are
no losers here. When you’re done playing, both of you will feel
happier, more relaxed and cuddly, more in love and a lot more
affectionate towards each other.
#5 Take breaks often. If both of you are leading
busy lives away from each other, go away on a vacation or a little
getaway a few times a year to rekindle the together times and the
romance. Even an overnight getaway will do just fine. Take time to
isolate yourselves from the world, because it’s the only way to realize
how special both of you are to each other.
#6 Create memories. Memories last a lifetime.
There’s nothing in the world that can feel more romantic and romance
inducing as perfect memories. As time flies, we forget those stolen
glances and those special moments that are so full of love. Create
memories often, either by snapping away your cherished moments or by
videotaping it.
Can you imagine how wonderful it would be to watch a happy
anniversary surprise or a funny prank a decade later? Romance doesn’t
always have to be about love, at times, happiness can be just as
romantic.
#7 Be nice to each other, especially when both of
you are out together. If you’re the guy, be chivalrous. If you’re the
girl, compliment your man and make him feel like a protector. When you
treat each other with love and respect, you subconsciously feel better
about yourself and the relationship. And when someone’s nice to you, you
can’t help but be nice back in return. This is the reason why perfect
first dates are so romantic.
Go out of your ways to make the other person feel special no matter
how long you you’ve been in a relationship with each other. It’ll make
every moment feel so much more romantic and beautiful.
#8 Publicize your love. Love is experienced between
two people, but is best experienced when the world knows all about it.
As much as love may be a private moment, we’re still humans with the
need to feel better about ourselves. Your partner may not care about
public shows of affection, but don’t stop indulging in it.
Make proclamations of love in public or surprise your partner by
having flowers or gifts delivered to their workplace. It may be
embarrassing, but it always feels good to be the lucky one who’s getting
showered with attention.
If you don’t like displaying your love in the open, buy little
inexpensive gifts for your partner when you go shopping by yourself. It
shows that you think about your lover all the time, and it really is a
very special and romantic gesture.
#9 Hug your partner. Or kiss them when they least
expect it. Have you ever felt an overwhelming rush of affection towards
your partner? Don’t stop yourself when you feel love well up inside you.
If your lover’s working or cooking, walk up from behind and give them a
warm hug and a kiss for no reason at all.
When you hug your lover and rest all your weight on them helplessly,
it’ll make your partner either laugh out or feel protective about you.
And let’s not forget, it is a really romantic way to say ‘I love you’.
#10 Humor. Tease each other all the time. Have fun,
play little games, and pull each other’s legs and cuddle at the end of
it all. The more you laugh and have a good time with each other, the
more love and romance you’ll bring into the relationship.
Sometimes, it’s alright to be a child and indulge in silly games with
each other. Ever watched a cute couple pillow fight on the telly? You
can’t help smiling, can you? Indulge in the same silly things, and
you’ll truly know how to be romantic.
If you’re looking for ways on how to be romantic and loving
without being cheesy, just use these 10 ideas and create your own
magical moments in romance. It’ll definitely bring more love and romance
into your lives.
