Comments on: Isn’t It Romantic

By: Bo'sun

Bo'sun — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:46:37 +0000

Hi there, Jennie. Welcome to the ship!

A man who will drive out of his way in a snowstorm and then doesn’t even try to get in the house is definitely a good guy. LOL! Lucky you! He gets the Pirate seal of approval. (But careful, it might smell like rum.)

By: Jennie Marsland

Jennie Marsland — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:51:14 +0000

Interesting topic! I agree that sweetness, honesty and vulnerabilty make for great romantic moments. And if the sweetness gets ‘sticky’, well, if it’s well done I won’t complain!

As for my romantic moment…when my DH and I had just started dating, we met up at a coffee house one night and it started to snow. We both had our cars, and without saying anything about it, he followed me home – a fair distance out of his way – to make sure I arrived safely. Then he just waved and drove off. He wasn’t angling for anything, just being a gentleman. I thought, ‘this is a really good guy.’ And I was right.

By: 2nd Chance

2nd Chance — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:15:35 +0000

*sticking tongue out at you

By: Hellie

Hellie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:05:33 +0000

The person who gets to START the story gets to put it in any person she likes. Thank you and good luck with that.

And don’t poke the bear.

By: 2nd Chance

2nd Chance — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:25:14 +0000

Was I pokin’? I didn’t think I were… Hey, she’s the one who wrote that damned story in first person… I’m beatin’ me head against the hull on that one!

Contrary captain!

By: Bo'sun

Bo'sun — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:19:35 +0000

Thanks for playing along today y’all. Sorry I couldn’t be around more. Now I’ll be going home and pounding my head against a wall. Hope everyone has a nice evening.

Chance – I wouldn’t poke the bear today, dear. Might not be good.

Q – A vacuum cleaner will never be a good gift. Just give it up.

By: 2nd Chance

2nd Chance — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:12:21 +0000

Most cynicism comes from hard experience. If all ya had was soft experience, there’d be no cynicism at all.

I think…

By: Hellie

Hellie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:54:51 +0000

Q, my cynical little remarks come from hard experience.

By: 2nd Chance

2nd Chance — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:38:21 +0000

Ain’t that sweet! I think he said I be a great writer!

Well, that’s how I’m percievin’ it, anyway!

(Haven’t had a chance ta glance at yer comments, Q. But thanks beforehand, anyway! Sure they’ll be great!)

By: Quantum

Quantum — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:14:18 +0000

I enjoyed the very sweet stories here. Shows that American men can be very romantic when they want to be. Despite the critical comments from Helli and Terri.

But since men and women see things so differently, what a guy would consider a romantic gesture, women think, WTF? Sorta funny when it’s not happening to you.)

I think perception changes when you are smitten. When in love, the sort of PRACTICAL gift that a man might come up with will seem thoughtful and loving. If your not in love though it might seem like scheming and stupid. For example a gift of a shiny new kettle might seem like he is hoping for more cups of tea. *grin*

Consistently with Terri’s disclaimer,a Romantic Brit would of course hide a diamond ring inside the kettle.

Q – I love it when sweet moments become sticky moments…long as it be the right kind a sticky.

Like I said Chance, in the hands of a great writer anything goes.