| Jul 2, 2007 @ 5:58 PM |
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LipGlossQueen9
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Is it strange that anything having to do with traditional romance makes me gag?
I hate going out on dates in restaurants, I hate receiving flowers chocolates and stuffed animals as gifts, I hate the idea of making love to soft music surrounded by flowers and candles, I hate having doors held open for me, and most of all I HATE Valentine's Day.
It all makes me gag.
My boyfriend doesn't mind, he says it's all less work for him, but I feel a little strange. Is it really that weird?
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| Jul 2, 2007 @ 6:10 PM |
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Snappygoddess
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Not strange. A lot of people who are not romantic didn't have a lot of affection growing up and never saw their parents or relatives be affectionate or romantic... and then you have some that grew up being surrounded by romance so much it made them turn against it.
Don't know which is the case for you Lip, if any.. just saying sometimes what we haven't had much in our lives either makes us long for it or detest it!
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| Jul 2, 2007 @ 6:11 PM |
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your_princess
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i dont think so LGQ, i am definitly not into the whole candles and soft music during sex...i just worry that the candles are going to get knocked over and start everything on fire...and the music in general in just corny unless it is just background noise and not put on to "set the mood". Anyone however can send me chocolate...man woman tranny doesnt really matter... I enjoy romance as long as its not forced. I enjoy going out and grabbing a bite to eat, i dont not consider that romance. Him singing me a crappy song to swoon me...yeah not going to work. I enjoy leaving little notes in odd places for each other, kisses on my forehead ect. that is what i consider romantic...
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| Jul 2, 2007 @ 6:24 PM |
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jamminjerry
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i see 2 different concepts here, one materialistic and the other, non-materialistic. the paradox is it is the youth that is supposedly non-materialistic. we will watch and see what comes of this thread. as for me, romance is touchy-feely and not at all materialistic. i enjoyed finding the notes here and there but "she" still whined about not getting flowers on all the "woman type" holidays LOL there is nothing more romantic than snuggling after making love and a shower of course. or even without the lovemaking. just to have her come to the couch and snuggle with me while watching a movie. its just as cool to look over and see her contentedly asleep.  ok, i opened up a little ! so leave me the hell alone! 
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| Jul 2, 2007 @ 6:50 PM |
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LipGlossQueen9
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my parents are pretty romantic with one another. about the flowers thing, they say that flowers are symbolic...i hate symbolism of any kind, really, not only that but when it comes to gifts, receiving and giving, i'm very practical and would prefer to receive something that i can use, preferably more than once.
i do enjoy being physical but i prefer just hanging out with my partner as opposed to making a huge occasion out of "dating", and being formal about it.
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| Jul 2, 2007 @ 7:55 PM |
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DipityDoo
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the 'artificial, contrived, cliche' romantic-esque...I don't have any user for....namely, trying to be romantice for the sake of romance, by contriving it, by setting it up on 'those days'. Ok now, the world says it's time to feel lovey-dovey and wonderful, so we HAVE to do it???? uh uhhhh.
but, if by romantic you mean loving and meaninful moments..they happen when they happen...under a moon or by a sunset or even in the middle of a line outside on bitter cold day.....but they do happen.
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| Jul 3, 2007 @ 3:58 AM |
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sweet5red
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just the opposite.. i love flowers on occasion,.. notes or phone calls.. cards.. the little things.. if we go to an amusement park.. win me a stuffed animal.. if we are a couple lets make a picture together.. i would love to find that other half that wants to be in that picture with me..... Sweet N Louisiana 
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| Jul 4, 2007 @ 2:08 AM |
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signme
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I am such a romantic too. Candles, flowers, little notes. Phone calls in the middle of the night just to say "hi". Walks on the beach at sunset. Sitting together on the porch as the sun goes down. Any little thing we can do "together". I guess it's the thoughtfulness and togetherness I really like.
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| Jul 5, 2007 @ 5:35 PM |
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Aries361
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Chocolate is a good practical gift. A new study showed that it lowers blood pressure.
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| Jul 5, 2007 @ 5:41 PM |
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LipGlossQueen9
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chocolate isn't practical when you're a chocolate addict and former binge eater on a diet.
i'd take a book or a video game over a stupid flower or a chocolate any day.
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| Jul 5, 2007 @ 5:42 PM |
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NatGoat
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I'm _Very_ Romantic . . !! . .    
Question . . . . .
How did you GET a Boyfriend . . ???
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| Jul 5, 2007 @ 6:22 PM |
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tulip717
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I'm traditional and a romantic die~~~~~~~~~~~~~~hard
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| Jul 5, 2007 @ 7:14 PM |
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Loreli
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I am sometimes-bubblebaths with candleliht, long stem roses on occasion. Phone call to say "I love you" out of the blue.
But, it's the surprise of it not being everyday that makes it all the more special.
Bring on the mud wrasslin! 
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| Jul 5, 2007 @ 7:28 PM |
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Aries361
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If I knew my gf had a binge eating problem I would get her a sex toy instead. Are sex toys good gifts?
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| Jul 6, 2007 @ 3:14 AM |
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LipGlossQueen9
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How did you GET a Boyfriend . . ???
what in the hell does that mean?
is it that strange that someone would actually love me for who i am?
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| Jul 6, 2007 @ 6:47 PM |
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DipityDoo
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is it that strange that someone would actually love me for who i am?
not at all :)
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| Jul 6, 2007 @ 10:51 PM |
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sciurusniger
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How did you GET a Boyfriend . . ??? what in the hell does that mean?
That means he's going to be single for a long time.
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| Jul 6, 2007 @ 10:54 PM |
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robodad
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How did you GET a Boyfriend . . ???
what in the hell does that mean?
That means he's going to be single for a long time.
You mean....he's not going to get a boyfriend? 
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| Jul 6, 2007 @ 10:55 PM |
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NatGoat
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We discussed it . . . Privately . .
We - Cool . . !!! . .
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| Jul 7, 2007 @ 1:21 AM |
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sweet5red
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How did you GET a Boyfriend . . ??? what in the hell does that mean?
That means he's going to be single for a long time.
now that made me lol majorly.. Sweet N Louisiana
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