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Love in the little things

By KEN COLEPublished 2 months ago 4 min read
Romantic Gestures Art
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A weird thing, love isn't it? You may be waiting in line at the grocery store one minute and then suddenly you find yourself staring at someone who makes your heart skip a beat. We come to understand the significance of a little gesture during such times. How, however, can we turn that spark into a long-lasting flame? When life becomes hectic and we have to balance work, kids, and the never-ending chore of choosing what to eat for supper, how can we maintain the romance?

Assume this: I'm tucked up on the sofa with a cup of coffee on a wet Sunday morning, watching the drops shoot down the window. Abruptly my companion enters, completely soaked. You were out there doing what? Puzzled, I inquire. They take a little bunch of wildflowers out from behind their back and smile mischievously. "Wanted to brighten your day a little," they said. How, after all, are you not melting at that?

Grand gestures are not always romantic. Actually, the greatest impressions are often left by the little, unplanned gestures of affection. Let us examine some of these touching acts and the reasons they are so important.

Why Is That Gesture Important?

Why may a handwritten message or an unexpected embrace brighten your whole day? As I was arranging my wardrobe one rainy day, I thought about this. My partner's letters and souvenirs were in an old shoebox that I happened across. Every sheet of paper was an ink-captured moment from our relationship, a kind of time capsule. Priceless were the scrawled letters, wacky drawings, and sincere admissions.

These little things are what demonstrate to us how much we are loved. Why, then, do they have such a big effect? Are they there to remind us that, in the middle of their hectic day, someone thought about us? Maybe the surprise, the disruption of the usual, is what gives these gestures the impression of minor miracles.

Surprise Magic

Regarding surprises, who doesn't like a nice one? I recall one really difficult day at work when I arrived home. My favorite dinner was waiting for me in the kitchen, candles lit and everything, when I opened the door to see a path of rose petals. Grinning broadly, my companion responded, "I've got your back."

Like surprises, they don't have to be ornate. A quick kiss on the forehead or bringing their favorite ice cream home just because might be very meaningful. Have you ever observed that a random act of kindness might make you feel better right away? Almost as if our minds are designed to identify and value these little acts of affection.

The Greatest Medicine is Laughter.

Not to be overlooked is the healing effect of laughing. Funny gestures are among my favorite kind of romantic ones. As when my lover sent me a letter in the refrigerator saying, "You make my heart melt, but please don't melt the ice cream!" Laughing aloud was inevitable. Connections need humor. It reminds us to live lightly and to enjoy life.

What romantic gesture—given or experienced—has made you laugh the most? The funniest, most embarrassing experiences may sometimes turn into the most treasured recollections. As when I attempted to prepare a formal meal for our anniversary and ended up with a kitchen catastrophe replete with screaming smoke alarms. Laughing it off, we ordered pizza in the end, and it's still one of our favorite tales to tell.

Services Performed

Services rendered are another potent love language. When someone does something kind for you without your asking, have you ever noticed how happy you get? As easy as making the bed or washing the dishes. My boyfriend had cleaned the whole flat when I got home one very trying week. My shoulders seemed to have been relieved of some weight.

These actions communicate to our spouse that we are interested in their welfare and that we are paying attention. I love you is communicated without words by these kind deeds. And sometimes deeds really do say more than words. How many times have you experienced love just from someone looking after you?

The Power of Words

Not to belittle the power of words either. An appropriate complement or a sincere message might work miracles. I store notes from my partner in a little jar. Everyone serves as a constant reminder of their love and respect. Pulling one out on bad days always makes me grin.

Do you have a trove of letters or notes from a beloved? Should one not exist, why not create one? It is a lovely approach to keep the romance alive and have a material reminder of your love.

Time for Quality

Finally, one of the most romantic gestures is probably spending time together. A real gift in this hectic environment is giving someone your whole attention. These times of connection—whether they be spent on a weekend trip or just an evening stroll—are priceless.

I love our pancake-making Sunday morning routines, when we chat about everything and nothing at all. Our friendship is glued together by these times spent together. Have you ever observed that after spending undisturbed time with someone, you feel considerably closer to them?

Finally

A loving relationship is mostly dependent on romantic gestures. Their cost or extravagance is not necessary. Often the most meaningful deeds are the little, kind ones. These actions, whether they be surprise, joke, assistance, good words, or quality time, let us know that we are appreciated and cherished.

Thus, take action on that idea the next time it strikes you. Send that message, arrange that surprise, or just give your spouse an unplanned embrace. The road of life is so beautifully unexpected because, after all, love is in the little things. Furthermore, who is to say? You might end up remembering your next romantic gesture the most.

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