Romance!

     Not long ago the hubby and I watched the movie "What's Your Number?" with Anna Faris. Not a bad movie but there was a scene we had to stop the film for and have a little discussion about. It's a scene that has been played out in many a movie. Being the girl I am I love it every time. Being the man that he is he just doesn't get it. So, in the movie Anna Faris is tracking down her exes. She goes to see one in DC who is very politically involved. He then invites her to this big shin dig that night. We then cut to the scene of her recieving this big, pretty package containing this amazing dress he's picked out for her to wear to said shin dig. My husband starts going off about how unpractical that is and how in heck is the guy supposed to get the size right and what if she hates it and on and on. So we stopped the movie and I gave him my girlie side.
    It's the fantasy and the romance of it. Basically porn for us ladies. Yeah I've heard the term before but so true. The sweeping off your feet over the top gesture. The fact that she doesn't even have to think or worry about the night- he's got it covered for her. He's got it all planned. She can enjoy and be swept away. I'll take romance over a naked man any day. I know my husband understands that part of it as on a few occasions he's done amazing planning over the top gestures himself. But who doesn't want more? Which is why I'm a big sucker for romantic movies. The surprise, the anticipation, the love and romance that comes through. I'll take it day after day after day. And then maybe we'll get to the naked man part, but that's another story.
     That amazing and of course sexy dress also speaks to the measures we girls go to for you guys. I am not complaining. It's fun to dress up and play with different make up and hair and shoes. Been doing it since I first noticed boys in that way. Why are there so many specialized stores that cater to women dressing up in all sorts of manner? I don't seen any Victors Secrets stores popping up anytime soon. You guys are the visual creatures. We shop and dress for your benefit, and our own too but why wouldn't we be flattered to have you pick out something you want to see us in? At least that's how I feel. Saves me the time trying on ten different outfits to pick the best one. And even if you're not one to compliment we know or hope you like how it looks cause you're the one who picked it.
     Things don't have to be grand planned to be romantic. "Honey why don't you and I go out to dinner at this place I've chosen tonight?" Speaks volumes. One, I don't have to cook, Yeah! Two, You've decided where and we don't have to fight over who picks, Super! Three, You want to spend alone time with me outside of the house, Awesome! And Sweet, Lets go! You could even suggest making something for dinner together and a movie at homeas long as you give a title. It's the not having to think about it and plan it out over and over again that kills the every day drudgery and makes things special. Really simple. At least thats how I am, simple. And a big fat sucker for some romance!