They say romance is dead, but is that really true? The people at My Single Friend HQ have asked me to share a romantic moment, gift or rendezvous with them in a bid to win one of three fabulous ASOS vouchers.
Now while I don’t believe that romance is dead, it’s been more than a while that I’ve been on a romantic rendezvous. There have been romantic moments in my life and I do like a little stroll down memory lane and remember them. My first boyfriend, who I’ve been with for 5 years, made a beautiful CD for my birthday one year – full of songs that described our relationship. He even made a booklet and wrote a couple of sentences about each song and its meaning to him. It must have taken him ages.
I however found it utterly cringeworthy and didn’t really know how to react to it. I loved the songs and now I think it was a really romantic gesture (maybe), but back then I don’t think I was mature enough for such a deep and meaningful present. It was quite overwhelming really. The relationship didn’t last – I ran a mile when he phoned up my mum to discuss children and marriage, but I still have the CD and I won’t throw it away – because the music on it is still lovely.
What would you say: Was my CD an act of romance or just utterly cringeworthy? Also, what was the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you? I’d love to hear your stories.
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That photo is just beautiful! I think the sentiment behind the CD was too, but I can understand why you found it a bit cringeworthy! 🙂
Ooh I have a couple of mix tapes from boyfriends when I was young – love them! A spotiffy playlist doesn’t haven’t quite the same effort involved though does it! My OH un-proposed once…..we are both divorced and neither of us want to go down that route again so he asked if I would promise to not marry him ….. I guess you had to be there but it was romantic in its own way!
Ooh tricky one; that is a bit cringeworthy! I don’t think romance is dead but you are right, it all depends where you are in your lives and relationships. My husband is quite romantic, I am lucky
Aaaw I get what you mean about the CD but it was a lovely idea wasn’t it x x
I love the idea of the CD but maybe a little cringe-worthy. I think the most romantic thing Mr Boo does is post milky bar through the letterbox when it is that time of the month/
I’m still waiting for something romantic to happen.I had red roses a couple of times but that’s such a cliche isn’t it?
I think a CD’s romantic. My new boyfriend 11 + years ago gave me a CD of music he thought I’d like on our second date. Now we’re married with two kids and whenever one of those tracks comes on the radio I still smile and think back to that CD.