On this day of romance I thought I would share from a woman’s perspective who has been in a 24 year relationship what I see as being romantic. For those of you newly in love…just wait 10 years.
My heart is warmed and I love my man when:
- He cooks for me (he is a retired fireman and I am still working)
- He shops for the household
- He does the laundry
- He cleans the house (I hire cleaners when he leaves for a trip to get down and dirty)
- He walks the dog at 6:00am so I can sleep in a bit
- On Sunday morning he brings me coffee and bagel in bed
- He knows when to leave me alone after a difficult day
- I go to my car in the morning and he has gotten up earlier and washed it for me
- He knows my crazy days at work (I never eat lunch) and will pop in and drop off a snack to keep me going
- He allows me to fall asleep in my chair in front of the TV
- He goes on trips with his buddies and it gives me the freedom to power work late or on the weekends
- He makes me laugh…I tend to be serious and he keeps me grounded and focused on what is important
- He surprises me with a massage (from my favorite therapist) or comes home with flowers.
It is the little things that count. Words are nice but I have always remembers the quote, “Actions Speak Louder Than Words”
Happy Valentines Day
Kathleen Richards
