For Women only. Did/do you like romantic gestures?

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Depends on the gesture and the person doing it I suppose.

A romantic gesture is a gesture which is intended to initiate a relationship that involves sexual intimacy if things go well.
Hopefully, both parties would understand where this gesture might lead.
(Not to be confused with a platonic gesture of appreciation.)

You could say the *intent* is the determining factor in defining a romantic gesture.

BTW, I have researched different types of relationships.
A "Romantic" relationship *necessitates* an inherent desire for an eventual sexual component.

The type of romantic gesture would be up to the individual. It could be as creative, or traditional, as they like.
The aim is to show interest and to pique interest in the other person.

Personally, I like the creative approach.
I remember sending a coloured letter & envelope, where I actually designed and drew my own postage stamp, as an example.
It involved a unique approach with hands-on involvement.
It was appreciated.

I love romantic gestures from a partner.
If I don't really know him and he's trying to win me over, I just feel embarrassed on his behalf.

So, how do you initiate or want your romantic interest to initiate a new romantic relationship?

I think, as a general rule, the gesture in question should be proportional to the progression of the relationship.

Personally I've never really experienced a romantic gesture. Except if you count a stalker I had once who kept getting me gifts such as toy sheep. I'm not entirely sure why, sheep aren't particularly special to me in any way. The gifts weren't for any occasion. Yet I felt awkward rejecting the gifts, especially around others. So, I accepted the gifts, even though I wasn't always sure what to do with them.

That's the problem with public displays such as this, it puts pressure on the person receiving the gesture to act positively. You don't want to cause a scene. It was later used against me, as my stalker claimed that I was leading him on by accepting his gifts and being his friend. Despite telling him early on that I was not interested and gay. Yet he seemed under the impression that if he kept liking all my posts, showing up with gifts when I was trying to do work, telling my friends I was interested in him, following me around and constantly re-asking me to date him that I'd give in eventually. I only kept being his friend as he told me about his mental health issues and I didn't want to make him worse which he indirectly implied breaking contact with him would lead to. Unfortunately a rather common manipulation tactic I'm afraid. I eventually decided to block all his accounts and I'd change walking routes just to avoid the guy. A few years later I saw a friend request from him; I shuddered and deleted it.

As for women, usually the only attention I get is for my physical appearance. I've been told that they would sleep with me (not directly to my face, but I have had friends report back to me that they have told them this...whether this is an accurate source or not is another question...) or that a woman otherwise thinks I'm cute. I've also had remarks from women that they'd like to date someone like me but not me to which I respond "Oh, OK" and move on. One time this happened in the context of "I wish I would fall for someone like you; someone not chaotic. You're like an anchor. I seem to be drawn to chaos instead but I wish I wasn't sometimes; I'm plenty chaos already".

However, hypothetically if a woman were interested, I'd prefer small gestures such as meeting for coffee or mentioning minor interests such as noticing a sticker or badge on a jacket or bag and asking about it. Some flirtatious banter is OK, particularly if both people involved are aware of the mutual interest. The relationship should feel like a natural development. Any confessions should be in private conversation. Granted, this isn't exactly my area.

Once upon a time, a dance partner sent me a card by mail that was filled with tiny sparkly hearts and stars. We never quite got connected, but there were a lot of near misses.

If we've been dating awhile he can just ask me if I want to be his girlfriend.
After that, I love adoration! He can do whatever he wants then. Haha

Okay I see now. The intent of gain is a larger part of the definition than I realized. So perhaps some of the things I've thought of as romantic are more gestures of love than romancing, since the intention is different.

I like actions that demonstrate affection, and I prefer ones that are unique or personal. Such as the creative example you cited, which required creativity and a lot of thought and time to complete.

Nice one indeed, and thoughtful.

*THAT* is what I am talking about, people.
Playful, childlike (not childish) creativity.

Do people prefer to indulge in youthful playful naivete when someone initiates a potential romantic relationship?
Or is it a take no prisoners approach?

Unicorns, rainbows, and wide-eyed smiles,
Or,
A tango and a dark red rose between the teeth with a fierce look of passion?

Name your poison.

Well, the ultimate name of the game of "Romance" is to engage in sexual intimacy.
All these courtship behaviours are the result of the evolutionary process.



And what is the purpose of the bonding process, utilising oxytocin?
Ultimately, to provide a more effective environment to raise offsprings, usually.

By definition, not opinion, a romantic relationship is inherently sexual, in nature.
So yes, there is a desire for gain.
From the evolutionary POV, the gain goes beyond the euphoria of orgasmic release to procreation.

What, no grovelling?
You are easy to please.

This has been mentioned a number of times.
Presumably, culminating in a 35K engagement ring.



Thank you for your input.

The post you linked is specifically about harassment. The romantic gestures are merely incidental to the harassment.

After person A has expressed disinterest in person B, person B's repeated romantic gestures towards person A constitute harassment.

So this thread is apparently based on a misunderstanding.

I can appreciate the logic behind it