I'm a sucker for old movies. Audrey Hepburn, Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Danny Kaye...
I could list miles of actors and actresses from past generations who brought true romance to the silver screen. Granted, they were actors. They played parts in movies. And we all know that what we see on tv and in the cinema isn't necessarily art imitating life.
But still, as a little girl I used to watch these movies and dream of the day I'd be like those gorgeous women. Have a handsome man chase me down and woo me.
I'm a daddy's girl, too. I loved to watch my dad get dressed up and go out on the town. He'd have different meetings for the organizations he was involved in and he'd clean up pretty good. Suit and Tie, beard and mustache dark and combed, Hair parted just right. He'd look so stunning. And I'd think one day I'll have a man just like that. Who can dress up and be a gentleman, but at the same time not be afraid to be dirty and be a man's man.
I suppose these influences have all contributed to my love for romance. Yet, sadly enough I've yet to really personally experience it. I've dated men that have tried to be romantic. And I definitely can give credit where credit is due. Each man that I've been involved with has done at least one thing that made my heart do flip-flips.
Ben and I danced in the rain after a pretty bad fight. He also blindfolded me during the Christmas season and brought me to a park that was fully decorated in lights.
Jay bought me my first dozen roses for Valentine's day. He also let me help him out on the farm feeding the baby cows. * yes, i thought that was romantic. He even bought me a pair of mud boots to wear*
Wes played the guitar for me, and told me beautiful things in Spanish.
Chris drove all the way from Tennessee to surprise visit me for my birthday.
These are all things that come to mind, that at the time seemed romantic to me. These were all parts of why i fell so hard for those guys. But it just never lasted.
True romance shouldn't end. It shouldn't die. It doesn't have to happen with every moment, but it shouldn't be just one gesture and then nothing again. And it's not necesarily the same act for every girl. Part of what makes something romantic is simply knowing that that person knew what it would take to woo YOU.
It makes the individual female feel special.
And this isn't to say that woman shouldn't treat their guys to a little romance too. Hell, invest a little money into some pretty lingerie that is only going to be on you for 2.5 seconds. Your man will appreciate the thought.
Make time to cook a special dinner. Or let him have his video game night and keep his glass filled.
Prepare breakfast for him. Give him morning head. Rub his back at the end of a long day.
These are little things that can mean a lot. That's what makes romance so special.
So where has it gone to these days? Are we all just too lazy? Too selfish? Too spoiled to think about someone else?
I know I'll be the first to admit that I'd like a little of it in my life. But i guess until then I'll just have to settle for watching re-runs of my favorite old movies....
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