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Married Life / 4:46 PM - Saturday June 23, 2007

Romance

Romance is for courting, woo'ing, trying to obtain a woman. I believe in romance strongly, it is a great way for a guy to impress a woman. Once feelings start to develop and a serious relationship begins, romance becomes less important, but still necessary.

Now you are the point of marriage. You can skip the romance, you already have her. There is no point in romancing a woman that is already won over. Save your time and money for more practical things such as rent and other bills.

If you take one thing away from this, let it be this:
Romance if you are single, Stop romancing after you're married.

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Update: June 23, 2007.
All the excellent answers have made me revise my opinion. It was foolish to suggest a complete stop. It is wise to "Cut down on the romance when you are married", I would say twice a year is good enough, Valentines and Anniversaries. In between, say once a month, saying "I love you" or leaving a note is acceptable.

- Asked by An Alternative Girl, Male, 22-25, Brest

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romance does not require money. a note tucked away where your sweetheart can find it, an occasional rose, a walk in the park.......its all about the attitude of appreciation and expressions of love.

- Response by teach123, A Creative, Female, 36-45, Teaching

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This is why men see a decline in sex after marriage. If you stop making an effort, then she'll get bored and close down business.

- Response by snafu, A Trendsetter, Female, 26-28, Toronto, Administrative

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you better start hiding your assests because the divorce is coming! lol

- Response by divadancer2, An Alternative Girl, Female, 46-55, Other Profession

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i think some women like to feel that spark again, it makes them feel wanted and not like one of the pieces of furniture in your house, but I'm not a woman so I could be wrong

- Response by dontknowitall34, An Intellectual Guy, Male, 26-28, Student

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That is just foolish...just like men want sex to continue after marriage...women want the romance to continue. Why would the woman put in all the effort if the man isn't going to waste his time.

- Response by givinggirl, A Thinker, Female, 29-35, Chicago, Artist / Musician / Writer

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There's a good recipe for a miserable marriage.


- Response by uniquelyme2, A Creative, Female, 46-55, Artist / Musician / Writer

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If you stop romancing, you will lose the woman.

No man or woman is permanently won over, they can fall out of love. If you stop making the effort to make them feel valued and loved, stop surprising them, and stop putting effort into the relationship, you will destroy it.

- Response by km12, A Thinker, Female, 26-28, New York, Student

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Stop romancing her and next thing you'll be romancing single women because you'll be single - or cheated on.

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- Response by understanding1, A Cool Mom, Female, 46-55, Self-Employed

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without romance, the woman will feel unloved and unwanted. Sex will decline as well if you see it that way. Why have sex with someone who doesnt seem to want you. Romance doesnt have to be anything extravagant but you definitely need to take out the time and effort if you want to stay married. If you love your wife you should be able to show it.

- Response by eyez, An Alternative Girl, Female, 22-25, New York, Who Cares?

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....and you plan on being married for what a couple of years?

- Response by lalalagirl, A Creative, Female, 36-45, Student

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Oh my god!!! Twice a year? Once a month? I have been married for over 7 years and romance is a HUGE part of what keeps a marriage alive. Unless you plan on being alone for the rest of your life, I suggest you revise your opinion once more. My question for you is, who made you or how did you become so cynical about romance?

- Response by stacerpacer, A Married Girl, Female, 36-45, Chicago, Self-Employed

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A woman never tires of hearing, "I love you". Smart men tell
her that every day!

- Response by 57fanatic, A Creative, Male, 56-65, Retired

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If you stop romancing her after you are married, it wont take too much for someone else to woo her away from you!

Valentines and Anniversaries are expected. Period. You have to go a bit beyond that if you want to keep the woman.

I've been married 18 years. I still cook special meals for my man. I still give back rubs. I still have candles and lingere. He still texts me sweet messages, says he loves me every day, surprises me with little gifts.

If you spend all your time thinking of ways to please each other, you'll have a much happier life than if you each spend your time thinking of way to please yourself.

- Response by bunkie, A Creative, Female, 36-45, Boston, Consulting

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If you stop making the effort to make them feel valued and loved, stop surprising them, and stop putting effort into the relationship, you lose your spouse.


- Response by kcsmom, A Thinker, Female, 36-45

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If you stop making the effort to make them feel valued and loved, stop surprising them, and stop putting effort into the relationship, you lose your spouse.


- Response by kcsmom, A Thinker, Female, 36-45

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no romance should never stop weather you are married are not romance is the core of a marriage if you lose romance in your marriage or relationship you lose your marriage romance is a strong suit for me I have to have my romance and thats all to it if you have no romance in your marriage you midas well consider your marriage over and your relationship too.

- Response by sweetc, A Career Woman, Female, 36-45, Home Maker

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You call yourself an "intellectual guy"? My comments are as follows: Why do you think marriages end in divorce? It is because the two people married "stop trying"! When a woman's husband "stops trying" and all other men on the street are interested...then they START trying. Who do you think is going to win that woman's heart? The man she married that doesn't give a crap about her anymore, or the man who is wooing her now? Women are natural born romantic creatures. We want it. We need it. We crave it. As long as we are "wanted" and needed by our men, we give that back to him 150%. Once our men stop showing their romantic sides (which we see as an equivelent to "caring") then we start, maybe listening a little more and a little more to the man that is romancing us.

I've been with my fiance almost 2 years. He brings me roses...most times a single rose. He buys me cards for no reason other than to tell me he loves me, and then he sits in his truck and writes me a beautiful note inside the card. He calls me on his way home from work to see if I need anything at the store. He treats me like a lady. He leaves me notes on the fogged up bathroom mirror.

I could go on and on, but basically, romance is always necessary in any relationship...forever!

I don't care if you're married for 50 years, you ALWAYS treat your woman like she's a Queen. Because like I said, when you stop romancing, a female sees that as, "he doesn't love me anymore." or "he's bored with me" or whatever.

And, for a slightly different take on it, she starts to feel that way, like you don't love her anymore, or you wish you were "out" so she is defensive to your offensive mood....for example, my man brings me a rose and a heartfelt not inside a card. Whereas I might have felt a little bithcy earlier, I think, "Awwww....my baby loves me." and I put a little more effort into the things I do for him.

If I don't hear from him all day. He doesn't say, "I love you" he doesn't treat me like a Queen, then I assume he holds interest in me no longer, so why should I bother treating him like a King any longer?

I don't know if this made any sense or not, but fact is fact. If you feel romance is only used "as bait to catch the fish" then you'd be dead wrong!

Once romance dies....it's like "bricks in a wall" and the whole relationship comes tumbling down.


- Response by fivesons, A Hippie Chick, Female, 46-55, Self-Employed

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saying I love you once a month is not enough.

- Response by pregunta, A Hippie Chick, Female, 26-28, Teaching

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Saying "I love you" once a month? Only romance her twice a year? Wow, it's no wonder so many marriages end. There's tons of things a married couple can do for romance...just a simple walk in the park (and if there's a playground with a swingset then play on the swings...play together) and also stargazing. Just find a nice clear area (make sure there's no lights around) and lay next to each other under the stars all night. That's not all you can do. If I listed everything this post would be a novel...but really a woman needs to hear "I love you" every day and a couple should do something together at least every two weeks (if not more).

- Response by iceangel2308, A Sweet Sarah, Female, 22-25, Food Service

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I know a good divorce lawyer.

- Response by selecca28, A Thinker, Female, 29-35, Who Cares?

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yeah u might save money once u marry and "stop the romance"...but ur divorce is gonna make up for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Response by lulu0101, A Life of the Party, Female, 22-25, Indianapolis, Medical / Dental

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& how is it that a great catch like urself is not married??

- Response by rachele36, A Player, Female, 36-45, Los Angeles, Medical / Dental

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