Being 'romantic' versus being 'thoughtful'.... what do u think? easy points!?

Question

I have gotten into this discussion many occasions and figured I would bring it here to the yahoo answers community. Here's my theory.

A person being 'romantic' is cheesy. To me romantic is doing something rather text book, like bringing flowers, candle light dinners, rose petals leading to a bed, etc. basically stuff u see in the movie or romance novels.

Being thoughtful is doing something for someone that you took time to be creative or attentive enough to take note of and do for them.

I feel like people use the romantic route just to get what they want from a person because its traditional to be known to work, its safe. The thoughtful route is more i really want to impress this person by doing something they never would have seen coming without expecting something back for it.

i think the two can cross and blend a bit but for the most part i think most actions can be classified in one or the other. I would much rather prefer the thoughtful person over the romantic romeo cheeseball.

Thoughts? Comments? I'd love to hear.

Answer 1

they are both pretty much the same though cuz being romantic and thoughtful is doing something for your partner to show them that you love them. its just romantic is taking it a little further. something romantic would be a nice candle lit dinner, and something thoughtful would be getting your partner flowers. both show you care for them but one is more intimate than the other

Answer 2

my last boyfriend was very thoughtful and thats why I had to brakeup with him.. he reminded me of my good friends...they are always so thoughtful..

Answer 3

Well, i believe i am a cross between a thoughtful and romantic person ..

i am very thoughtful when it comes to my good friends .. i'm the type of person who would take the whole crew out to eat and pay for the whole bill .. the type of person who would come over and help clean around the house even if it's not needed ..

when it comes to my girlfriend .. i am a cross of both .. i would buy my girlfriend a diamond necklace, take her out to eat at a expensive restaurant .. take her next to the huge fountain out next to the restaurant and present her with her gift .. and if asked why i gave her something so beautiful .. my response would be "for spending time and having dinner with me tonight .."

I don't know .. i don't think theres really much a difference between the two .