boinky 0 #1 May 16, 2007 So you've been with your S.O. for a year or more. Are you just as romantic and outwardly loving as you were in those first few months of getting together? If so....what sort of things do you do to continue being romantic? And do you voluntarily do these romantic things? Or do you only do them after it's been brought to your attention that you're slacking? If not....WHY THE HELL NOT???? And don't give me that "they know I love them" crap. It takes very little time and effort to do/say some little thing that could very well make their day a better one. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keka 0 #2 May 16, 2007 I am always romantic... unless my BF would piss me off and I needed to smack him in the head... but always romantic http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikzeeVikzen 0 #3 May 16, 2007 Hubby and I have been together for 3.5 years. How relationship isn't the normal one because we were suprised with a pregnancy 7 months into the relationship. We've never been the type to buy flowers or thinks like that for each other but that's not to say we are never romantic. I don't think things have changed much if you take out the child and extra responisibility. I mean, he farts around me instead of holding it in until he goes to sleep but he still finds ways to show me he loves me. Just yesterday I cleaned out the drainage ditch outside instead of asking him to do it. (it's a dirty job when it hasn't been done in over a year) I'd say that's pretty romantic I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #4 May 16, 2007 Im not romantic at all. Nathan is though. My idea of romance is taking out the trash for him, or grilling a steak and having sex on the patio.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #5 May 16, 2007 I've been married to the most romantic man for 23 years! It started out wonderful and only got better. Through better or worse, sickness and health and 4 kids. Romance is alive and well here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #6 May 16, 2007 Care to give some examples? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #7 May 16, 2007 Quote I've been married to the most romantic man for 23 years! It started out wonderful and only got better. Through better or worse, sickness and health and 4 kids. Romance is alive and well here! You two are a fantastic example of how a lifelong couple should interact. When I grow up, I wanna be like John. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 May 16, 2007 Quote My idea of romance is taking out the trash for him, or grilling a steak and having sex on the patio. Gotta love a woman that can multi-task! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #9 May 16, 2007 Quote Quote I've been married to the most romantic man for 23 years! It started out wonderful and only got better. Through better or worse, sickness and health and 4 kids. Romance is alive and well here! You two are a fantastic example of how a lifelong couple should interact. When I grow up, I wanna be like John. What he said...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #10 May 16, 2007 Quote Care to give some examples? If we are near each other, we are touching if not kissing. We love to be around each other. He still opens my doors for me and brings me flowers unexpectedly. We help each other out and delight in being able to do things for each other. We love to take long walks holding hands. Candles are standard on our table. There is always a kiss pass before we exit and in the air. We always end the day with an "I love you" if not more. That is just what pops into my head at the moment but there is so much more. Its' always all those little things that mean so much on a daily basis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #11 May 16, 2007 23 years and still all of that! WOW! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 May 16, 2007 SchWING! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #13 May 16, 2007 Quote Gotta love a woman that can multi-task! Flight attendent and DB Cooper Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #14 May 16, 2007 Quote 23 years and still all of that! WOW! Well, technically it will be 23 years on June 2nd. But then there was the 9 months dating before that. But, yes, all that and more! We loved, admired, and respected each other when we got married. Why should that change? Why does it in some instances? When you are dating you go through all that romance but then stop. Why? Do you figure you got what you want so now you can neglect it? Do you fly into a formation, take your grip and quit flying too? It's so much more fun and wonderful to continue the romance. We just never stopped once we got married. We're still flying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrFreefall383 0 #15 May 17, 2007 Quote Quote Quote I've been married to the most romantic man for 23 years! It started out wonderful and only got better. Through better or worse, sickness and health and 4 kids. Romance is alive and well here! You two are a fantastic example of how a lifelong couple should interact. When I grow up, I wanna be like John. What he said... Wish I could be like that, I've lost my taste for being romantic. That'll change if I ever find the right person I'm sure, but sometimes things just don't work out. By the way Icon, I like your new sig. Definitely one of my favorite lines in the movie, and oh so true."If at first you don't succeed... well, so much for skydiving." - aviation cliche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #16 May 17, 2007 Romance...a dieing quality in today's society. i firmly believe that 90% of guys are romantic for typically the first few months...then..after the initial "im trying to impress her" stage...it dies off...as one other poster stated. With me...and apparently like a few others...the little things are the things i do...with something major when the situation arises. As time goes on..with the "major" romance...i try to top myself from the previous time. The little things are the norm though. Suprise flower deliveries, opening doors religiously, candlelit bubble bath waiting for her when she gets home, breakfast in bed on a day off, car washed and waxed while they are taking a nap, spontaneous romantic getaways, picnics on the beach....just to name a few. There are deff more..but thats just off the top of my head withough putting much thought into it. I personally thing that showing romance(from a guy's point of view) towards a woman will definately get their attention...its continuing those acts that keep their attention!"Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #17 May 17, 2007 Quote I personally thing that showing romance(from a guy's point of view) towards a woman will definately get their attention...its continuing those acts that keep their attention! Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner. Unfortunately....a lot of folks don't feel like that. They fall into that, "Well, I've got them now. They're not going anywhere. So why bother?" Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #18 May 17, 2007 Quote Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner. :) So...ummm...what do i win? "Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #19 May 17, 2007 Well, if you have a S.O., you've obviously won their love with your actions! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #20 May 17, 2007 I'd like to think i am but i havn't had anyone to be romantic to in a loooong time. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #21 May 17, 2007 Thats the sad part...im currently single. The women that i have treated like that apparently weren't used to it because it didnt last. Not to get into a sob story...and i dont want pity or anything like that, but ive been cheated on in every relationship i have been in except for the one that i had before i came into the military...that was a mutual parting on good terms. I will say that it takes a VERY special woman to date a military member. Especially one that deployed 3 times in 4 years. Faithfullness has been what had killed me....not on my side....on theirs. I dont cheat and i dont tolerate people who do. ok...done with the rant."Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #22 May 17, 2007 I totally understand and relate to your rant. I've been married three times and all three cheated. My boyfriend's wife cheated on him, too. My boyfriend is overseas. Not military, but contracted. He only comes home two times a year. I agree that it is very tough to carry on a relationship this way. It's particularly hard to be romantic long distance . He gets no phone calls out and doesn't write letters. The only contact is sporatically during a twelve hour period while he is at work. He does try to be romantic, but how romantic can you be from work? Our biggest promise to one another is to be faithful, no matter what. If we don't make it, it won't be because I strayed! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #23 May 17, 2007 Find you a dz.commer who is willing to let you practice on them. Even if it's by computer, you'll be prepared when the real thing comes along! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #24 May 18, 2007 There was a movie about that..i cant for the life of me remember the name...but the woman that the guy was praticing with....i think it was the same type of situation...the dude never dated and he needed a girl to practice with...and they ended up falling for each other....awwwwwwww "Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #25 May 18, 2007 See? If it happened on video....then it can happen to you! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
