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Marriage Myths: Wives Are More Romantic Than Husbands

We treasure romance in our society, despite the snickering comments we all make about it. Many of us enjoy a good romantic novel or film and though we will deride them, the derision comes from a sense of longing about the romance. The idea that wives are more romantic than their husbands is a misnomer. Husbands can be very romantic and they enjoy romance themselves. After all, what husband doesn’t appreciate:

  • A surprise dinner either prepared at home or outside at a restaurant
  • Cards of love tucked into their suitcases when they are traveling for business
  • Gifts tucked onto their pillows to wake up too
  • Thoughtful words and loving touches (hugs, kisses)
  • Receiving tokens of appreciation whether it’s chocolate, flowers or even silk boxes

Husbands appreciate the romantic gestures and they understand the romance of them. Oddly enough, while wives may want more romance in their lives and romantic gestures from their husbands, what they really appreciate are supportive acts. Husbands show their wives these supportive gestures by:

  • repairing damaged items
  • helping with the housework
  • taking care of the lawn and garden
  • picking up supplies from the store

Oddly enough, for all our love of romance – we can enjoy the gift of flowers and chocolate, it’s when our husbands provide their skills as hunters, gatherers and supply us with care and practical support – that’s what we perceive as romantic and we enjoy. So the next time you think your husband hasn’t been romantic enough, ask yourself is it the romance they haven’t been providing or the practical support?

Yesterday, my husband came home from work an hour or so early and cleaned the house. He vacuumed, dusted, took out the trash and deep cleaned the kitchen. He did it because he knew I’d been stressing about trying to get everything done and that the house was suffering for it – while it’s not flowers and chocolates – I think it’s one of the most romantic things he’s ever done and it’s not the first time he’s done it – but it never fails to make me feel special.

What does your husband or wife do to make you feel special?

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About Heather Long

Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago. They have a beautiful daughter who just turned five years old. She is learning to read and preparing for kindergarten in the fall. An author of more than 300 articles and 500+ web copy pieces, Heather has also written three books as a ghostwriter. Empty Canoe Publishing accepted a novel of her own. A former horse breeder, Heather used to get most of her exercise outside. In late 2004, early 2005 Heather started studying fitness full time in order to get herself back into shape. Heather worked with a personal trainer for six months and works out regularly. She enjoys shaking up her routine and checking out new exercises. Her current favorites are the treadmill (she walks up to 90 minutes daily) and doing yoga for stretching. She also performs strength training two to three times a week. Her goals include performing in a marathon such as the Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness or Team in Training for Lymphoma research. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience through the fitness and marriage blogs.