Happy Valentine's Day- Romance, Love, and Dinner

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. I know for some you're making sure that the reservations are set, flowers are delivered, hair is nice done or for the fellas a fresh cut, you've got your boo, and your ready to hit the town. I know for others this is just another day in the entire year you make sure your significant other knows how much you love them. You don't have to wait for a commercialized holiday to be romantic or loving because you do it all the time; today is just the one day where if you choose to be over the top you can. To those of us who are single or not in a relationship, you maybe chilling with friends, you may have a date with a friend, or you're going to use this day as a treat to yourself, enjoy it. And finally to those who loathes Valentine's Day and can't wait till it is over, please I beg you please don't fall out of love with romance or let it die.

Romance is defined as being OK their are many definitions to romance, but I like this one the most- "to court or woo romantically; treat with ardor or chivalrousness".

In my opinion romance is purposeful actions to make another person feel, think, and know that you care about them. It is the partial absence of self-gratification (I say partial because you do get some satisfaction from making the other person feel special) to ensure that (your significant other, friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, intimacy companion, lover) feels special, loved, get butterflies, and knows you're thinking about them.

I also believe that romance should be reciprocated, but that is not the goal of one who is truly trying to be romantic.

Romance can be experienced between two people who are not "in love" or in a committed relationship. Romance is often a way to show people that you know how to be thoughtful, creative, passionate, and aiming to please.

Romantic gestures should be wanted by the other person and the one being romantic should have an understanding of the persons wants, needs, and desires. Don't force romance on people that don't want it, and don't give away to people who don't desire your time or affections.

Romance should not be confused with stalker tendencies. Romance's goal is to make a person feel loved, appreciated, and wanted. Stalker tendencies make a person feel worried, afraid, and possibly upset. This goes back to the person you're being romantic with wanting the romantic gestures to come from you, or you having knowledge of what they like, want, and need.

Take time and set the mood. (And if you're married then you must definitely take the time and enjoy this romantic gesture. The possibilities are endless when you are married).

Those receiving the romantic gestures show that you truly appreciate the gestures, give hints to what you like, want, and desire, and be ROMANTIC AT TIMES TOO!!!

I think that is all I have to say about romance for now.

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.

Time for Me to go out and make her smile!!! ;)