Comments on: Isn’t it romantic?

By: Anna Doll

Anna Doll — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:51:33 +0000

I’m not much of a romantic, although for our first Valentine’s Day together, I built a four foot tall by sixteen foot wide “card”, put it in his driveway, and called the DJ of the most popular radio station in town and had him wake Mike up!

A card is nice, but not necessary. I much prefer a dinner out, some “me” time, a back rub…after 36 years of marriage it’s more about the time together and less about the “stuff”!

By: Connie Gillam

Connie Gillam — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:44:55 +0000

I’m with you, Carol. I go for the everyday things to say “I love you”. Picking up his favorite coffee, going to the movies to see one that has an explosion every other scene, letting him know that his favorite author (s) has a new book out, etc.

But he returns the sentiment. He goes with me to see bustle movies (aka Pride and Prejudice), but most of all he’s always there for me when I need him.

By: Sandy Elzie

Sandy Elzie — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:46:52 +0000

Great topic, Carol. All those little things is what endears my hubby to me. You know, making the coffee, helping put clean sheets on the bed, putting the clean silverware away while I put the dishes away…..all those little gestures that say he appreciates me & doesn’t hold to that woman’s work/man’s work distribution. And, of course, I make sure to thank him.

Congrats on the weight loss & Happy Valentine’s day.

(oh, and I love any and all the things he does ….candy, flowers, jewelry, dinner out or a night in a B&B of my choice. It’s all good…especially when it means extra special time with him.

By: Carol Burnside

Carol Burnside — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:52:20 +0000

Happy Fat Tuesday, Elaine! Speaking of little gestures, I love the warmer weather because Hubby tends to show up unexpectedly with wildflowers he’s gathered to put in the vase in my kitchen window. Now that’s even more romantic to me than a dozen long-stemmed roses.

By: Carol Burnside

Carol Burnside — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:49:52 +0000

I had to laugh, Susan. To me, ironing anything is a MAJOR act of love. It’s one chore I could happily never do again and the one thing I told Hubby from the onset that was not to be expected – ever. LOL

By: Carol Burnside

Carol Burnside — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:48:24 +0000

Agreed on the jewelry, Marilyn. Absolutely!

By: Carol Burnside

Carol Burnside — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:47:47 +0000

Somehow, Pam, I expected you’d like the romantic trappings. I think that does come with being single. But I’m also betting that if you had a crisis and he held your hand throughout, it would make your heart melt. There’s something about a guy who sticks in the bad times that turns us to mush.

By: Carol Burnside

Carol Burnside — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:46:03 +0000

You’re welcome for the sighs, Linsey.

As for the weight, I’ve got 22 more to go!

By: Carol Burnside

Carol Burnside — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:44:34 +0000

Ah, yes, Maxine. Cards are special, aren’t they? Saying what we can’t seem to say quite as well…

By: Carol Burnside

Carol Burnside — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:41:36 +0000

Same here, Mary. I totally agree.