A recent scientific study (…well Marie Claire) showed the two most romantic things you can do for your partner are…
1) Put on a candle-lit dinner. 2) Write a hand-written love note. This got me thinking…
There are many cliché romantic things we can do for our partners, but I’m a big believer in the most romantic things being unexpectedly romantic.
As such, I’ve compiled a list of 7 unromantic romantic things you can do for your partner.
By the way, ladies, I would suggest you send this video to the man in your life.
If you’re single, if nothing else, send it on to your uncle, brother, or someone you know whom this will earn huge brownie points for.
They’ll thank you later!
1) See the terrible movie your partner really wants to see
When your partner’s shown you some awful trailer that they think is great, book the tickets to go see it.
I know you don’t want to go. They know you don’t want to go, but it’s going to mean the world to them that you took the initiative instead of being dragged along kicking and screaming.
2) Surprise them with their favourite lunch
Surprise your partner at their office by taking them their favourite lunch. This will be totally unexpected, and you get extra points if it’s a spot that’s way out of reach for them during their lunch break.
3) Run them a bath
Run a nice, warm bath. Get some bubbles going, a few candles and some music…
Then get the hell out.
The whole point of this one is you’re not there. Romantic things don’t always have to involve the two of you. You can do something romantic by leaving them to it. This one involves them relaxing and you giving them space.
4) Take their mum out to lunch
Spend some quality time with the person they care about most.
This doesn’t seem romantic as it’s not with them at all, but it will go massively appreciated that you’re putting in the time and effort with someone they care about.
Treat them well, make it on you, and show them a great time.
5) Wash her car
This is a nice, manly thing to do. Totally out of the blue and she’s going to love it.
6) Make her feel like a princess at that time of the month
This might just be the least romantic sounding of all, but there are going to be times where you lady has her ‘lady pains’.
When it gets to that time of the month, you have to think of all of the little things you can do for her in the moment.
Have a ritual set up. Get her a heating pad, rub her back, put on her favourite Disney movie, and do all of the little things that will ‘ambush her with kindness’.
Make her feel like a princess at a time where she’s normally used to guys not having a clue how to take care of her.
7) Learn how to make HER cup of tea
Everyone has their own particular way of doing things.
Learn the subtle intricacies for how your partner likes things done, and it will amplify the effect of you ever doing them.
Not only are you making her a cup of tea, breakfast in bed, or cooking a fancy dinner, you’re doing it the way she’s always fantasied about.
And that’s it!
Sometimes the most romantic things you can do are seemingly the most unromantic things you could do. It’s these little moments where you really show your partner you’re there for them in ways that no one else is.
Anyone can throw together a candle-lit dinner on a first date or write a love note. Here’s a list of things that show you know your partner inside out, and that you care deeply for them.
Question of the day…
What’s the most unromantic romantic thing someone has done for you? It doesn’t have to be something that seemed romantic to everyone else, but it felt romantic to you. Let me know in the comments!
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I was waiting for the video to buffer, thinking how adorable he is and next thing I know, he’s speaking with an accent. Yeah, I lost it.
I also had another ex who ALWAYS put the heated seats on 4 me in the car as the leather was always cold so he would would always push the button & make sure my seat was nice warm & toastie b4 I got in. Simple but it’s the little things that count!
LOOOVED it. Gonna save this one.
Most romantic thing.. Though he had brought lots of
dozens of roses and bouquets to my house.. one time
he came to watch me and my friends play tennis.
Before he left, he picked a wildflower and put it
under my windshield wiper. My girlfriends swooned :)
and so did I.
Matthew. I want to date you.
You had me at a cup of tea.
One time my shoes started hurting me when we r walking at a park. My ex would take his shoes and help me wear them. He helped me tie them nicely so they wouldnt fall off my feet (they are much bigger shoes compare to mine).
That was great on so many levels :)
Here’s a nice thing a guy that I used to date did. I had been holding a beer in my hand for quite a while, and it had gotten warm. Without saying anything, he just took it out of my had and replaced it with a cold one because he didn’t want me to have to drink a warm beer.
I literally would love to date him after what he has said :))
Oh my god, if I had a man and I walked outside and I saw him washing my car I would so pull up a chair and bring us drinks. (If he didn’t already have one) and then I’d watch him do it. I don’t know why but I find it incredibly sexy to watch a man working. One time I even walked around outside to watch all the lawn mower guys in my neighborhood. Then, a friend and I offered them all water bottles as appreciation for the show. ;)
This is by far one of the most hilarious ones you have done. Love your sense of humor. It is awesome!!!
So how many times exactly do you like your tea bags squeezed? ;-)
Loved it. Great video!
And why is it that we gals are usually the ones making everyone else tea (and remembering how they take it)? I would indeed feel special if a guy not only made me a cuppa unasked – but took the time to make it just right.
P.S. Matt, when are you coming down under? We Australians can hold our own in the tea-making department. :)
I came home from work sick and called my boyfriend, he told me he was looking at a menu for a dinner party and what would i choose out of the 3 selections of soup. An hour later he showed up at my place with the soup I said i liked and fresh orange juice for vitamin c as I had a cold, this was super super sweet!!!!
YUM! I love soup. WHAT A COMFORT! :) Mmmm how great would it be , a man who makes soup. That would be like brownie points to the sky and all over the atmosphere! ;)
I LOVE YOU MATT, YOU ARE BRILLIANT!!!! :)))) XXXXX
Singing softly “Happy Birthday” first thing on my bday, and holding me tight, right before I opened my eyes. And then, of course, bringing me breakfast in bed.
I wouldn’t like to go to a movie when I know my boyfriend doesn’t want to see it. It’s like shopping :D
When I know he doesn’t want to go, I don’t want him to go.
It’s not fun when you are excited to see a movie and you feel your partner is’t at all.
I’d rather go on my own or with friends and enjoy it to the fullest without holding in for someone who doesn’t like it.
@#Bianca
I completely agree with you, and I was glad to read that I am not the only one who feels that way.
Wow! now everyone is going to want to date you!! lol Amazingly brillant!! Congrats!!
Carrying his briefcase over my head, while he got soaked, the entire walk home because it was raining and neither of us had an umbrella…so sweet.
ooh that sounds romantic. Tell me you at least kissed him for all the trouble ;)
This is such GOOD stuff! I have brothers and a son..and nephews…I’m sharing! Plus…I LOVE LOVE LOVE the out-takes at the end!! :)
hahaha “(guy’s name)” you know me so well haha I’m laughing like an idiot to this hahaha