Saturday, June 21st, 2025
UPDATE: The winner is…Tara Leavitt!
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I know that not everyone has been involved with someone who was good with romantic gestures—gifting flowers outside an obligatory holiday or special events (birthday/anniversary/Valentine’s Day), strolls along a beach, whatever. Plus, not everyone would define a romantic gesture in the same way. A man making dinner before a woman arrives home from work or cleaning house when he’s not asked to would rate pretty high with me! My daughter would likely say building a chicken coop to support her dream of raising chickens definitely counts. LOL
For a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card, tell me about what you would consider a romantic gesture and/or share one you’ve experienced in your life.
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My husband is not at all romantic but he surprised me this year with a beautiful ring for our 48 th anniversary.
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What is this ‘romantic gesture’ of which you speak? Is that what I am seeking when I read all these romance books? At this point in my life, I thing simply being “seen” might qualify. Thank you for the puzzle. I did enjoy that.
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At this point just being listened to is romantic to me. Maybe surprise me with a bath that’s ready to get into or a text just to say hello for no other reason than something reminded him of me at that moment.
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Just having him here with me. Since 2 years ago I wasn’t sure he’d even be with us. Fortunately good doctors and medication have given us more time. I’ve never been one that cared about romantic gestures for me is just knowing he loves me and knows who I am.
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Still waiting for one of those romantic gestures. At this point in time, I consider anything where thought was put into an event or item that was used for sometime or something out of the ordinary. Generally it should be a welcome surprise that the recipient wants and not the giver.
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I would love a romantic gesture… something special and personal…
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My husband doesn’t do a lot of romantic gesture but when he does it’s something he knows I will love. Once he got me a Kindle for Valentines Day and several times, he has got me a good bottle of Champagne my favorite brand. I love it when he does.
Delilah, I received a gift card, and I wanted to say thank you. I will put it toward a book.
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I love this! My husband is romantic in so many ways, but the best may be that he remodeled the shower for me after my knee surgery when we realized it would be hard for me to get in and out. And he did it in one day because he knew how desperate I was to get clean! (Not for the contest.)
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Just doing all the maintenance around the house and yard works for me.
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I love the unexpected. For example, my husband will bring me homemade potato chips from a restaurant near one of his worksites. It’s so sweet and we always end up kissing and hugging.
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get flowers
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I think a romantic gesture is as others have said, something that makes the receiver feel seen and cared for, whether it’s quietly taking on a chore on their behalf or providing a special gift or a compliment… it’s whatever makes it clear that the giver is paying attention and putting the other person first.
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My husband not a romantic person but instead know he loves me. I read romance and wish that he was more romantic. We are who we are and that’s what has given me 45 years of marriage ….I’m grateful
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My husband doesn’t have a romantic bone in his body! But he always seems to know when I need a hug or just a warm touch.
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My husband isn’t romantic at all. When we were dating though he would bring be flowers every time we went on a date. But since we got married which will be 29 years October 30th he has never done what he did when we were dating. I have been trying to take him on dates though every month just so we can talk. He works out of town M-F and is only home on the weekends, so trying to get that time together I feel is important.
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I saw a clip of an interview that asked when the woman realized she loved the man that became her husband – she said it was when she dropped & broke something, and he asked if she was alright and he would clean it up so she wouldn’t hurt herself on the glass. Her previous boyfriends would call her stupid for the breakage and never help cleanup even if they had made the mess.
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Keepong me clean and safe when I have health setbacks that limit my ability to take care of myself, without being asked and without complaint.
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Something that indicates I see you and listen to you…
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It’s lovely reading about the unexpected romantic gestures!
The winner of the GC is…Tara Leavitt!