Does romance have to have a price tag?

I've seen blogs and comments on romance - candlelit dinners, spontaneous gifts, trips away. They always sound expensive.

I looked at recent blogs to find romantic examples and oh dear we have all been a bit anti romance lately, haven't we? The only one I spotted was a holiday fling on the very very cheap. Whatever rocks your boat, of course, and a budget bonk is probably just as romantic as being wined, dined and treated as precious, but that's the thing, why should it all be about spending a lot to sound fun?

Romance CAN be a walk along the beach in moonlight.

It CAN be reaching through thorns to pick and present a perfect rose.

Romance can be learning your loved one's language privately to surprise him or her with a fluent message of love.

Romance on CS can be changing your search details so they only fit one person - and waiting for her to notice.

So here's a challenge to you - let's bring some romance back into this dating site. Something catch-your-breath romantic you've had happen to you, or heard about, or wish would happen - at little or no cost? Can we do it?
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Yes !
Im sitting in the bargain bin as I type this laugh
And now to add the romance? roll eyes
Good blog Elegs.

I'd have to go way, way back for something really romantic happening.

I was a teenager, in fact....laugh

We were both sharing the same sleeping bag, on a summers night, on the beach, watching the stars (awwww laugh }.

It's definitely the simple things that do it for me.

Is the art of romance gone? dunno
...but then a date for me, now, consists of taking the recycling bin out for collection, once a fortnight....uh oh
I've had a blissful lie-in this morning, which has nothing whatsoever to do with romance and everything to do with the almost forgotten luxury of sleeping until I wake up - somehow weekends just fly by, I hate this working-full-time stuff.

However now I do have to go to work. Bummer. I'll think of more examples, I can't believe in a website crammed with people looking for love we haven't enjoyed special moments that cost nothing but thought and a little effort.
Berrie - and you'll never forget it. That's EXACTLY the stuff! hug


Ha on your second example, I missed my date yesterday! doh
Berry, not Berrie. Sorry. Believe it or not, still not fully woken, I am so not a morning person.
Elegs laugh

hug
What is romance I've forgotten I haven't romanced in some time?
Romance has never been about how much money he spends on or for me. It's always been about that special connection...a look between us that needs no questions, a touch on the arm or back as we walk into a a public place, holding hands. And, as you said, reaching through the thorns to pick a flower. Thoughtfulness trumps money spent.
Hi Lucy.wave Yes, you are right and you reminded me of when we went for a drive - he loved driving - he would take my hand and kiss it and then hold it until he had to let go. Probably not the safest way to drive but it was an automatic!laugh hug
This is my idea of romance which doesn´t cost anything.

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And this one, well.. I need to go on a ship first...

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Sol, are you paying attention? laugh
Piece, a beautiful love story. You were both very blessed. hug
Yes Lucy, we were. I have wonderful memories.hug God, I am getting all mushy!!rolling on the floor laughing
Nope. I've had a read of your search details to see if I can work out who they're aimed at confused all I can see is who's been eliminated uh oh like me for example moping crying laugh
Oh dear! Was it something you said zman? dunno laugh
Lucy, probably foot in mouth rolling on the floor laughing
Any woman would be romantic if she was offered the right amount of money.
Zman, don't you hate it when that happens. laugh
Any woman would be romantic if she was offered the right amount of money.

It's very understandable that that would be your experience.
"Sol, are you paying attention?"

Yes miss!writing
Romance is a thoughtful action, word or phrase that the other person thought you had forgotten.
Oh-h-h-h, Sol..... blushing
Start mornings off with a long kiss and breakfast in bed.
Reminded of that old joke, and I KNOW most of you know it - I've posted it before, so have others -

when I bring you breakfast in bed, it is enough to say thankyou.

None of this 'how did you get into my house' malarkey.


Okay, maybe I wouldn't want to be THAT surprised ...
In fact I briefly dated a guy who thought I would find it romantic to be scared nearly to death by an unexpected display of jealousy and posturing. Yikes. No!

Romantic is a tough concept.
Romantic is a tough concept.

For some, it's completely alien wich is so unfortunate.
Lucy, I think we've been slightly brainwashed into believing it is something that must be bought. Don't get me STARTED on Valentine's Day!

There is still romance in proposing, some people do find great ways. This is sooooooooo OTT but one of my favourites:



still, been done now. Can't repeat it!
Ouch. rolling on the floor laughing
elegs, I would be horrified if a man proposed to me in public...marriage or anything else! laugh
Perhaps if he whispered. laugh
Lucy whispering is very romantic laugh that warm breath on your ear, the sense that the world is shut out ... especially if what he is saying is cheeky and you have to keep your face completely calm and mildly interested while you are curling up inside ..

Mmm.
haha well the fact that he likes things just right is a major compliment to you laugh
I reminded myself of the easiest and cheapest romantic gesture of all on another blog - music.

Finding songs you both react to, and making them your theme-tunes, wow, that's powerful.

And let's face it, if you hate everything he likes, and vice versa, now's a good time to find out you're not compatible ...

My husband introduced me to the Moody Blues, so ANY song by them reminds me of him. And I went from indifferent to Queen to loving them because of a man.

Not just romance, of course. Some songs will instantly transport you through space and time to happier / sadder / more innocent times.
Legs,

Yes...music...songs, at least he have come to love Rod Stewart, he never care to listen him before doh laugh he listens to Rod when he's driving...always reminds him of me coz I love Rod, he would play my favorite songs and he would sing along. Always bring me something of Rod everytime he comes here...CDs, shirts, books, photos, etc

2 years ago, he celebrated his 50th birthday in UK...and I was deeply touched because he played all Rod's songs...he said made him feel I was there too.sigh

Yeah, we're not compatible in so many ways but somehow I've learned to accept those things I don't like about himdoh laugh and vice versalaugh I just wish he's a little more down to earth...sigh
As a Scot I am absolutely delighted by this blog. More ideas please. grin
Crazy, yup, he will never hear Rod Stewart again without remembering you.

I have no idea whether I have conditioned anyone - would be nice to think so. laugh
Chrome, have I created a monster? uh oh
Yes. grin
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