I am a daydreamer! There, I admit it!

Romance will always be my addiction in a relationship because it’s fun and makes everything far more interesting. Who doesn’t want a fun and interesting relationship?

I’m a romantic at the core and wouldn’t want to be any different. My conviction is that if half of the people on this planet make the effort to be romantic, it would have been a more positive planet.

I was introduced to romantic novels very early in life, not because it was handed to me, but because I have always been a bookworm and devoured any book that peak my interest and my sister’s collection was no exception.

I was the kid that ask for books for Christmas. Ridiculous, I know. But again, I was never a materialistic person, I had what I had because my family could afford them and I loved the comfort but I grew up not caring much because I learn to view them as bribes for lack of presence.

Don’t get me wrong, I love luxury and living in comfort, who doesn’t? But if I am to leave everything behind and start anew for my greater good, I never hesitate.

Going back to romance… my influencers were many but those you probably can relate to are Jane Austen, Barbara Cartland, Arabian nights, Brazilian and Latin Novels and so on and so on. Any that entails prince charming, I consumed like nothing else. From them, I was converted.

I romanticise everything in my life, regardless of what they turn out to be. This does not mean I don’t differ fiction from reality, way to the contrary, it makes me sharp enough to see ugly reality faster than most.

I think it’s a good practice to be grateful in life in general but in a relationship is a must. I want a partner that will spoil me with love and care, the partner that dedicates me songs, prepare a scented bath for me, brings me my favourite doughnuts from Krispy Kreme, takes me to dance, and buys me flowers. FYI I prefer potted ones and my favourites are Orchids. Just saying… 🙂

The partner that remembers my birthday and surprises me with a romantic dinner, I wouldn’t say no to Shard’s rooftop but a garden dinner with candles and background music with suffice, a massage to relax me, wipe my tears and tell me all will be all right, tell me they love me I’m the love of their life, hold my hand when we walk, buy me a rose, ask about my day with interest, get me something they know I need without me asking, the list is endless.

And I am prepared and happy to return the gesture because I appreciate their effort and am grateful to have that person in my life. For me, it doesn’t matter the size of the gesture as long as it’s there!

The way I see it, being romantic is a win-win situation, it makes me feel loved and want to give love back. It’s good for my self-esteem, lifts my day, increases my libido and prepared me to make my partner feel the same.

Being with a romantic partner is fun, everything feels much better, much easy and more enticing which makes intimacy even greater. And who doesn’t want that cosy, warm and excitement in their lives? I know I do and wouldn’t change it for anything!

By the one and only,

Graciete