8 Reasons To Be More Romantic And Add A Spark To Your Relationship

Jun 12, 2018

Even though love is often the universal force that binds us all together, be it our parents, friends, siblings or our partners: romance, on the other hand, is what truly differentiates our relationship with our partners and with others. It is not only a powerful medium to express your love but also a prerequisite for a happy and healthy companionship.

It doesn't matter if you wear your heart on your sleeve or you are the shy one, we all have our different ways to express our desires and wants and needs. What really matters is that we say and show how we feel when we are with our partner. Small romantic gestures now and then add a glow to your relationship.

And if you are wondering what exactly romance is and why it's so important, there is no one answer to that question. But, in simple terms, it means not taking your lover for granted and letting them know from time-to-time what they mean to you. As the relationship grows, couples tend to lose their romantic touch and fall prey to a mundane routine; often leading to falling out of love, breakups, and separation. Yes, it sounds silly, but it's not. Feeling loved and desired and valued is one of the essential human needs, which when fulfilled, makes us happy and validated.

Here are eight reasons why and how romance can add value to your relationship!

Love needs to be given and received. It will be an awful waste of emotions and feelings if you don't let your partner know how you feel, even if you are overflowing with affection for them. And if you say it the way they want to hear, you will make their day. Not everyone needs lavish gifts and dates at a fancy restaurant. Sometimes laying out on a blanket in the grass and cuddling under the stars is all you need to do to express your love.

You both are hustling hard to make ends meet. And you are working around the clock running errands and planning weekly tasks while being social. You think you will get time after you finish a bunch of pending items but the truth is that time never really comes. And you are basically running in circles and time is flying.

Romance lets you stop for a while, breathe in and hit pause so that you can be in the moment and enjoy it with your partner. Even a simple candlelit dinner at home with soft music in the background or a movie night with your partner can be rejuvenating.

Yes, romance is best when it is natural and not forced. But it will also not hurt anyone to practice it. Afterall, it is a form of art. Some people are born with a romantic heart while others learn. And it will not only make your relationship exciting but keep your mind stable, heart younger and soul healthier.

A compliment goes a long way. A glance of love can melt hearts. And a gentle touch can diffuse a tense situation in seconds. Even the most stubborn or intellectual person cannot help but smile when you appreciate them or flatter them with a sweet gesture. Romance can change the mood and reduce the friction between two individuals.

As you grow older, you will neither remember the number of times you finished your tasks before a deadline nor how many hours of work you put in to please the guests at family get-togethers; but you will remember all the times your partner surprised you or how wrote you a love poem or planned a vacation to your dream destination.  

The honeymoon period in every romantic relationship is terrific. But as you start to grow old together, familiarity begins to breed contempt. Especially in long relationships, you might feel trapped or out of love on many occasions. And then one day have thoughts of ending it all after putting your heart and soul for ten years into a relationship that now feels like a burden. You need to nurture your love with care and diligence. Romance will not only help you achieve that but keep things exciting even if you think there is nothing new to explore.

Over the years, we play so many different roles - mother, father, etc. and we also start looking at our partners from a different perspective and forget that they are so much more than the roles they play. Romance helps you to remember the little unique things about your partner; for example, they might still like to go for ice cream on a hot summer day and collect leaves or coins, etc. When you try to be romantic and surprise them, you remind them of their fundamental nature, and it will immensely delight them to know that you still care.

All we need is love; love is all we need. Love is nothing but a form of validation. Your romantic approach with an intention to make your partner happy will make them feel acknowledged, valued and meaningful. It is fulfilling to know that someone really needs you. It even feels greater when you show that to your partner - a long walk, cooking their favorite meal or an unexpected hug, all of these can make the relationship beautiful and everlasting.

1. Leave a handwritten love note under their pillow. Make it funny, romantic or thoughtful.
2. Plan a movie night. Make sure it is your partner's all-time favorite movie. Don't forget to add some beers and chips!
3. Look into their eyes and say what you feel. Tell them how happy and grateful you are to have them in your life. Let them know one good quality that you have learned from them.
4. Compliment them when they are least expecting it.
5. Be there for them in silence, in tears and during the times they want to scream their lungs out of happiness. Hold them.
6. Plan a surprise trip to a place that has been on your partner's to-do list for long.
    

It’s time to ignite the romantic in you and fill the air with love. Let this article help you understand the importance of romance!