Your most romantic experience

Gaer

Gaer

"Angel whisperer"
Location
New Mexico U.S.A.
What's the most romantic, not sexual, ROMANTIC experience you've had or the most romantic thing your sweetie has ever done for you?
 

When we married, we were broke. He was in the service on one side of the country and I was a college student on the other. There was no money for an engagement ring. We met in the middle for the wedding. A relative had given us $50 for a wedding present and the day before the wedding, we went to the jewelry store and bought two $20 wedding rings.

Fast forward 25 years. I get a present from him of one of those "Harlequin Romance" paperbacks (which I can't stand and he knew it). I couldn't figure why he'd give me something like that. The name of it had "ring" in it....something like "With This Ring" or "The Ring".... and he said "why don't you read it?" I said, "I'll read it later." "No, I think you should read it now." "I don't want to read it now!" "No, you need to read it now."

So, I opened it ungraciously. Inside, in a dug-out hollow in the book, was a lovely engagement ring. He asked, "Will you *stay* married to me?"

I only got to wear the ring for another 15 years "til death did us part", but now the diamond lives on in my granddaughter's engagement ring. I was so happy that she wanted to continue the love story and agreed to incorporate it in her ring.
 

My guy carves and there have been times in my life when he’s carved hearts out of different mediums and surprised me with them.

Most spring seasons he comes home with a huge bouquet of handpicked lilacs that he gets from the sides of the roads.

When he goes on any trips he buys me special handmade soaps that he knows I like.

Years ago I bought him a guitar from all the change I’d saved. Years later when he learned some songs he played and sang to me.

My guy never forgets a birthday, Valentine’s Day or any special occasion and makes a big deal out of it.

If I go away with the dogs he asks to go on speaker phone so he can say hi to the girls. Not romantic but super adorable.

There’s no huge romantic moment but many smaller ones and I couldn’t pick just one.

He cares & looks after me. That’s romantic.
 
I think our most romantic times were over thirty years ago. Twice we vacationed in Hawaii for several weeks at time. We visited different islands and would rent cars and go off on our own, often times we'd have a beach all to ourselves. Never hung out in tourist areas, but explored on our own. Depending on where we were, we'd sit out on the lanai overlooking the ocean in the evening, or go down to a quiet section of the beach and sit on the rocks. We had a lot of alone time, and the islands are perfect for romance.
 
I hope it's not creepy to talk about my late husband, because there has been no one since. Our ranch was 20 miles from town and we were driving along. He stopped and got out. Never questioned his actions, so I just waited. I saw him walk about 100 feet out into the field. He came back with his arms full of beautiful blue Flax flowers, (my favorite). I was blown away.
Another time, down here in the desert, we had 3 years of draught. One afternoon ,the sky thundered up and we had a deluge of rain. I was so happy, I ran outside and started dancing around. He saw me and ran out after me, grabbed me and we waltzed around all over the yard in the rain, laughing so hard! That was so romantic!
 
My hubby is one of the most unromantic man I have ever met. He has many wonderful qualities that's just not one of them. I could tell you about my x boyfriend. Now he was romantic. For Christmas he gave me the twelve days of Christmas.all individually wrapped and very meaningfull to our relationship. I was told to open one each day. It was all very nice but my hubby won out. When I broke up with him I cried but I knew he wasn't the one.
 
Gaer said:
What's the most romantic, not sexual, ROMANTIC experience you've had or the most romantic thing your sweetie has ever done for you?
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She waited for me.....


Late sixties
I’m around twenty
Been passing for mid-twenties for some time, thanks to my ruddy Irish completion

Met what could be the lady of my life
Together for some months
‘Some months’ never happened before
Not intended
It just happened

Got a bit claustrophobic
Didn’t actually realize it, as I wasn’t in tune with feelings
I’d been thru wimin and wimin had been thru me at a rather short/fast rate

Needed to be free…er
Told her I was taking some time off, going on a trip with some guys
‘It’s an annual thing’

She didn’t say much
She probably felt the same way I did

Packed a few things
Grabbed my buddy, George, and off we went

Gonna hit the Pacific coast, about 1200 miles west
Time to drive….breathe

My heart was sinking, but my mind fought back
We were done
She won’t be there whenever I get back

Found a beach
There were around 12 of us
Met some ladies
Built a huge bonfire

Ate like pigs
Drank like preteens
Swam in the ocean
Cranked up the tunes

I’d done this a few times before, and had a great time
Not this time

Grabbed George
Headed home

We normally took turns driving
I drove all the way
Straightened some curves

The only thing this trip did for me was show me who I needed, wanted more than anything

Got back into Houston
Dropped George off

Drove into the gravel drive of the garage apartment on Munger her and I both loved
It sat nicely nestled under the huge pecan trees
We’d lay under them, on the random edged lawn after dark, discovering chiggers

When I got off work, grime from head to toe, hard hat hair do, dried sweat, grease, and just plain filthy, I couldn’t even get outa the truck….here she’d come,
running, cutoff jeans, my shirt, tied at the waist, no shoes
…..and throw herself into my grubby arms

These thoughts crowded my mind as I threw my bag of clothes over my shoulder and trudged up the garage apartment stairs

I so missed her
My heart literally ached
Wonder where she is….
….who she’s with

Half way up the stairs a heavenly aroma enveloped me
Shrimp gumbo
I opened the door

My lady, my gorgeous, comely, lovely lady ran into my arms

That was almost fifty years ago

Thru the various events of those years, that harden couples…..nothing’s changed
 
Gaer said:
I hope it's not creepy to talk about my late husband, because there has been no one since. Our ranch was 20 miles from town and we were driving along. He stopped and got out. Never questioned his actions, so I just waited. I saw him walk about 100 feet out into the field. He came back with his arms full of beautiful blue Flax flowers, (my favorite). I was blown away.
Another time, down here in the desert, we had 3 years of draught. One afternoon ,the sky thundered up and we had a deluge of rain. I was so happy, I ran outside and started dancing around. He saw me and ran out after me, grabbed me and we waltzed around all over the yard in the rain, laughing so hard! That was so romantic!
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Like Tom Hanks & Helen Hunt:
 
Ruth n Jersey said:
My hubby is one of the most unromantic man I have ever met. He has many wonderful qualities that's just not one of them. I could tell you about my x boyfriend. Now he was romantic. For Christmas he gave me the twelve days of Christmas.all individually wrapped and very meaningfull to our relationship. I was told to open one each day. It was all very nice but my hubby won out. When I broke up with him I cried but I knew he wasn't the one.
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You did the right thing! Your hubby may not be the most romantic but I'll bet he's practical and dependable. His other wonderful qualities are a lot more important! Huh!
 
Your most romantic experience

Hmmmm....that is a difficult one, but the night Flossy chucked her sledge hammer to the floor and slung the horseshoe back into the forge, then picked me up by the scruff of my neck and giving me such a hard kiss it rocked my head back and forth for half an hour.....I only met her the once.... 😊
 
We go skating together on the outdoor 2 km trails and he helps me put my skates on and holds my hand when I’m not off skating on my own. 😅

My man is much more thoughtful and considerate of me than I am of him. He spoils me. 🥰

Here is a carved heart rock he gave me last month when he went to South Carolina on a business trip. ( said the people there were lovely)
It’s a huge heart but the very thought that he looked around to find it especially for me is so sweet.

He also text me with pictures of squeaky toys for our girls and called me so I could hear them over the phone. Apparently he had all the women giggling at him. 🤭 He really can be quite adorable.

Here’s the giant rock heart he brought back for me.
Isn’t it sweet?

He goes out shopping for me when I’m too scared to so he’s my HERO!



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There are so many sub categories to "Romantic Experience" that the engineer in me feels tempted to make a diagram, (which would be very unromantic).

The most romantic moment: Having dinner in Hawaii watching a beautiful sunset. Great food, great wine, great view and a beautiful woman with a big heart, what could be more romantic than that? I also have a thing about listening to soft rainfall while snuggled in a warm blanket with a couple of glasses of good wine. That always creates a romantic moment. Glowing embers in a fireplace adds to the effect.

Most romantic event: I met my wife while I was stationed in Hawaii and she was there on a trip from Texas. After spending virtually all of my time with her while she was there, she had to return to Dallas. I realized that I could not stand the idea of not spending the rest of my life with her, so I bought a ticket to Dallas and spent another romantic week with her. Shortly after I returned to my station in Hawaii, I proposed and she accepted. It was the best decision we ever made, and that was 35 years ago.

Most romantic vacation: Tuscany, no question about it.

The most romantic thing you can do for your lover is to be there and support them when they really need you. When my wife had a complex eye surgery, I got up every two hours every night for four weeks to put a special salve on the stitches. This continued during the daylight hours for four weeks. When I had surgery and had to spend time in the hospital, she was there until I fell asleep every night and returned every morning to keep me company.

And it is very romantic when a person fully contributes to the household by reliably doing their chores and carrying their load. I marvel at how hard working my wife is and how she has helped me while I recover from the after-effects of prostrate cancer treatment.

It is very romantic when affectionate people can really count on each other.
 
Gaer said:
I hope it's not creepy to talk about my late husband, because there has been no one since. Our ranch was 20 miles from town and we were driving along. He stopped and got out. Never questioned his actions, so I just waited. I saw him walk about 100 feet out into the field. He came back with his arms full of beautiful blue Flax flowers, (my favorite). I was blown away.
Another time, down here in the desert, we had 3 years of draught. One afternoon ,the sky thundered up and we had a deluge of rain. I was so happy, I ran outside and started dancing around. He saw me and ran out after me, grabbed me and we waltzed around all over the yard in the rain, laughing so hard! That was so romantic!
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Why would it be creepy to talk about your husband? Those of us who are widows have done so in other threads. Both stories were romantic but the rain one reminds me of something I'd see in a romantic movie.
 
About 2 years after getting married, got tired of living over the liquor store in New York. (that was a step up from the hearse I had lived in). So, packed up the old Chevy wagon and with pregnant wife and 5 dogs, headed to Vt. to live. First 2 months, we lived in the car at an old burned out school house site. (interesting story attached to that site). Finally landed job and we moved into an apartment. Looking back, it was a very romantic time. Maybe it was because she helped me hold my demons at bay. ❤

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My husband has always been very romantic. One think in particular sticks in my mind. A few months before our wedding he got drafted. After basic training he came home ,we got married and went on our honeymoon. As soon as we came home he had to go back to the base. A few days later he sent me a very romantic poem that he had written about how much he loved me. I still treasure it all these years later.
 
Gaer said:
I hope it's not creepy to talk about my late husband, because there has been no one since. Our ranch was 20 miles from town and we were driving along. He stopped and got out. Never questioned his actions, so I just waited. I saw him walk about 100 feet out into the field. He came back with his arms full of beautiful blue Flax flowers, (my favorite). I was blown away.
Another time, down here in the desert, we had 3 years of draught. One afternoon ,the sky thundered up and we had a deluge of rain. I was so happy, I ran outside and started dancing around. He saw me and ran out after me, grabbed me and we waltzed around all over the yard in the rain, laughing so hard! That was so romantic!
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I think that you honor him, and I personally found this post to be very uplifting.
 
Pecos said:
There are so many sub categories to "Romantic Experience" that the engineer in me feels tempted to make a diagram, (which would be very unromantic).

The most romantic moment: Having dinner in Hawaii watching a beautiful sunset. Great food, great wine, great view and a beautiful woman with a big heart, what could be more romantic than that? I also have a thing about listening to soft rainfall while snuggled in a warm blanket with a couple of glasses of good wine. That always creates a romantic moment. Glowing embers in a fireplace adds to the effect.

Most romantic event: I met my wife while I was stationed in Hawaii and she was there on a trip from Texas. After spending virtually all of my time with her while she was there, she had to return to Dallas. I realized that I could not stand the idea of not spending the rest of my life with her, so I bought a ticket to Dallas and spent another romantic week with her. Shortly after I returned to my station in Hawaii, I proposed and she accepted. It was the best decision we ever made, and that was 35 years ago.

Most romantic vacation: Tuscany, no question about it.

The most romantic thing you can do for your lover is to be there and support them when they really need you. When my wife had a complex eye surgery, I got up every two hours every night for four weeks to put a special salve on the stitches. This continued during the daylight hours for four weeks. When I had surgery and had to spend time in the hospital, she was there until I fell asleep every night and returned every morning to keep me company.

And it is very romantic when a person fully contributes to the household by reliably doing their chores and carrying their load. I marvel at how hard working my wife is and how she has helped me while I recover from the after-effects of prostrate cancer treatment.

It is very romantic when affectionate people can really count on each other.
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YES!-All of this^^^^^^^^

I married a very romantic man-one of the main reasons I fell so hard for him at 15 years old. We have had many,many romantic moments and experiences over the years.

Oddly enough,the one that was ultra-romantic to me (and it probably sounds silly) was about 15 years ago when were in bed one night,having just turned in. He had earphones in because he had been trying to see if listening to music at night on his Ipod would help him sleep. He reached over and put one of the earphones in my ear,so we could listen to the music together. It was one of "our" songs. We listened to song after song for over an hour. It was very romantic.
 
I still have the 1st bic lighter the wife gave me.... white with purple lettering says "I Love You"... fall of 84....
In Jan of 05 was basically 20 years of us living together, And we were having a bunch of friends and family for our annual Race team Pig Picking.
Several months of secret planning, New set of rings for Xmas and asked if she'd marry me again.... she said YES
The day comes.... about 100 folks at the house... shes playing the great hostess as always.... she getting pissed because the other ladies wont let her bring anything in the shop....they had been decorating.... Finally gotta let the cat out the bag...
I grabbed her by the hand and start dragging her up on the ridge behind the house with the crowd following... I said , "You said you'd Marry me again" ... She replies.. " But not now!"... She been prepping a party for a crowd...jeans, flannel shirt... no make-up or hair done.... had no clue....
I told her this is the you I love everyday.....
3 friends were Ordained preachers and our Deacon officiated....
15 years laterDSC06885.JPGDSC06855.JPG and she still fusses at me for surprising her
 

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