Romantic Ideas for Men From Real Women

Psst… Excuse me guys! I’ll let you in on a little secret…. Woman are fully aware that the legend of Don Juan is nothing more than a tale of a fictional libertine that could make every woman fall under his spell and weak at the knees. We know that grand romantic gestures have their place on the big screen in the latest flick starring Johnny Depp and Rachel McAdams, or the latest Nicholas Sparks book, but ultimately that they portray an unrealistic expectation for love of our time in the real world. When it comes down to what makes a women gush, it’s the small gestures that really count.

To give all the clueless men out there an idea of what real woman consider romantic here is a list of romantic hints suggested by women of the real world. Don’t be shy gentlemen; show your woman you have a little romanticism within you after all by putting some of these ideas to use.

• “A man who looks after me when I am drunk.” – Alisha 
• “When a man does the cooking and cleaning without being asked.” – Suzie 
• “A simple text message or poem to show that they are thinking about you.” – Margaret 
• “Spontaneously reliving inside jokes that only the two of you are privy too.” – Tiffany 
• “When I think romantic I think surprises.” – Melissa 
• “A bunch of flowers sent to me at work… for no reason at all.” – Melanie 
• “Pulling out chairs and opening doors, a sure sign for me that chivalry isn't dead.” – Annie 
• "I like when I come home from work and he has the whole house cleaned, bed made nicely, dinner prepared, then he cooks while I get to relax, then we lay and snuggle with a movie." - Nikki 
• "When my partner goes to the shop without me and I tell him to get me a surprise and he brings me home a book." - Leigh 
• "When a man knows exactly how to put a smile on your face without having to ask him" - G 
• "A man who cooks and cleans for you." - Patricia 
• "When your partner pays attention to everything you say and remembers the little details." - Minjo 
• "A man that is not afraid to tell you he loves you." - Stacey 
• "Someone who compliments you on your efforts in your appearance." - Eva 
• "Someone that introduces you as the best thing that's ever happened to them." - Laura 
• "Someone who stops on the way home to pick up your favourite dessert." - Kate 
• "Getting a foot massage while relaxing on the couch." - Joan 
• "A man that randomly tucks your hair behind your ear or kisses you on the forehead or cheek." - Rachel 
• "A man who tells you everyday how beautiful you are." Justine 
• "A man who rings you every night when he is away from you, just so he can hear your voice and tell you how much you mean to him and how much he loves you." - Ingrid

At the end of the day think small gestures that are personal. This will be easier the more you know the person you are trying to be romantic for. Any woman will appreciate gestures (big or small) that suggest to her that she is important enough to you, for you to have made the effort.

So what-do-ya know guys, us women are actually really easy to please.  Remember to think romantic thoughts... The woman in your life will make it worth while! :) And to the ladies that read this blog, please feel free to put your suggestions in the comment box below.

I will leave you with the famous quote from the 1994 film Don Juan DeMarco: 

"There are only four questions of value in life, Don Octavio. What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for, and what is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same: only love."