| Dec 11, 2005 @ 2:07 PM |
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RareQuestor
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Ok, ladies, here is your chance to explain one of the great mysteries of the female mind: Why do women consider "candlelight" dinners so romantic? It seems to be a common female fantasy, but I never understood it. Do women think that they will look better in the semi-darkness? Is there something about the aroma of candles that is romantic? Does the challenge of groping for tableware in the darkness actually appeal to a woman?
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 2:11 PM |
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sweet5red
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LOL dont know bout the dinner thing but candlelight is right in the right place.. IE: soaking in a hot bubblebath,, or in the bedroom..    Sweet N Louisiana
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 2:27 PM |
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Angel54214
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HI Questor...  I will give my point of view as well as some factuals mixed in.
Candle light as we know goes back to ancient religious times of celebration an anonment. Even in todays times, candle light is used in vigils for those that passed on in families, war, etc.
Candle light in the romantic realm is a small symbolic celebration for those that come together weither at dinner, a grouping, etc. Even candle colors are symbolic just like colors of roses.
Candle Colors:
Green: abundance, growth and health
Yellow: intellect, wisdom and honor
Red: energy, vitality, and strength
White: purity, innocence, clarity and unity
Pink: devotion, love, tenderness and faith
Gold: enlightenment, protection and Divine Mother
Lavender: Mother consciousness, manifestation
Blue: communication, truth, peace, and Divine Mother
Orange: cleanses negative attitudes, situations and places
Brown: material prosperity
Purple: use with white candle to neutralize effects of karma
Rose: compassion for self and others
Peach: restoration and rejuvenation
Ivory (beige): neutrality, balance and harmlessness
Black: Burning black with any other color disolves negative energies!
Although many light candles on a table for the romantic atmosphere to dress the table in grandor and yes, candle light can enhance appearance of the room and the surroundings. Shadows, glistening table ware, sparkles in the eyes, etc. Personally I don't just use candles alone for lighting, I would stub my toes too much... 
Thats my contribution to your question, hope I was of some help...  .......Angel
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 2:36 PM |
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torees121
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I think it is a misconception to say that women think candle light is romantic at dinner. I only consider it so if it is in a bath or bedroom. I think laying in front of a fireplace feeding each other is way more romantic then at a table.
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 2:37 PM |
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star131303
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I LOVE candles! Just something about the softness, I don't know. I don't think that candlelight dinners are so appealing because of the reasons you said, but at night in the bedroom, it just makes love perfect sometimes!
Someone I know lights a whole bunch of candles all around the house alot at night and just lets the candles light the room. (it is a girl!) But, I just think it is beautiful, and soft, and inviting.
Just my opinion...
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 2:48 PM |
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waiting41
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 Well, far be it from me to post an opinion on this forum, being the EVIL person that I am. Here's to you Questor......
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 3:51 PM |
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Pete73052
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I'll guess you like candles around to fire up an old stogie from time to time. 
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 3:54 PM |
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CynCity
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Ummm, because we (I) look better in the semi-darkness?
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 4:07 PM |
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definitelydi
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I prefer good lighting when I'm eating. I like to SEE my food and if there's something on/in it that shouldn't be. Save the candles for the bedroom!
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 7:53 PM |
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danae74
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I'm with Di on being able to see my food!! If it's candlelight, it needs to be well candlelit!
But women are suckers for occasion in general. If you really want to make a girl happy, all you need to do is make a special occasion out of any ordinary activity. Candles are easy and pretty cheap, so is making up a picnic dinner to take to the park (or even the back yard!) Other occasions could center around bath time (drawing a romantic bath with rose petals, offering to wash her hair, etc.) or just about anything! Creating some sense of specialness around any activity gives a woman one of the things she really needs most: thoughtful attention.
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 7:56 PM |
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waiting41
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Well, Pete, for your information, I seem to have misplaced my lighter and am using a CANDLE to light my cigarettes this evening!!
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 8:03 PM |
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Angel54214
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Ok, who turned out the lights?? humm, light bill, lets see where did I put the darn thing..... 
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| Dec 11, 2005 @ 9:20 PM |
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LatinButterfly
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I too associate candles with power outtages, so I'll pass on that completely, thanks!
[Edited on 12/11/2005 9:22 PM]
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| Dec 12, 2005 @ 1:03 AM |
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ash_is_unforgetable
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I am not a fan of candlelight dinners, I guess I dont find eating dinner all that romantic of a situation lol.
*AsH
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| Jan 12, 2007 @ 4:15 PM |
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RareQuestor
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I have given this matter a bit more thought and I may just have figured it out. I have seen numerous threads in which women admit that they find a man's voice more stimulating than anything else. Hence, the limited visibility offered by candles allows a woman to focus on her man's voice and therefore become aroused more quickly. It's the only explanation that makes sense when I wondered why so many women cite a "romantic candlelight dinner" in their profile.
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| Jan 12, 2007 @ 4:19 PM |
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Snappygoddess
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Low lighting gives a calming, relaxing effect making dinner a more enticing, romantic affair and if a woman is relaxed and romanced both parties are relaxed and more prone to more intimate activities
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| Jan 12, 2007 @ 4:26 PM |
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RareQuestor
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Low lighting gives a calming, relaxing effect making dinner a more enticing, romantic affair and if a woman is relaxed and romanced both parties are relaxed and more prone to more intimate activities.
That may be true for a woman, but I am a man. I am a visual person--when I enjoy a dinner with a woman, I want to savor the view of her, to appreciate every curve and smile. How do I do that when I need a pair of infrared goggles just to figure out where she is?!!
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| Jan 12, 2007 @ 4:49 PM |
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Raiynth
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I'm ambivalent about candlelight dinners, but nothing beats making love in front of a fireplace. There's something very elemental about that.
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| Jan 12, 2007 @ 5:46 PM |
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countrycanuck
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Candles are out, the fire is going....hmmmm just more part missing 
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| Jan 12, 2007 @ 6:07 PM |
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Wildkitty
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Actually I think the candlelight dinner was started by sleazy restaurants..so you can't see how bad the meal really is!..kidding (cough....cough...cough)
I love the candle thingy...I personally think it's totally romantic..soft and enticing. Who cares if the guys at the next table have beards thrown over their shoulder while their eating and attired in muddy boots and ripped jeans!
The things you see on the road through life!
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