Romantic Gestures

[Rascarin]

So I've started dating this girl. We've been talking for weeks and met twice, and there's definitely interest on both sides. She's also really cute; she had flowers delivered to my work, last time we met up she gave me one of her hoodies to keep, she sends me texts in the morning telling me to have a good day, stuff like that. It's long distance, and I'm struggling to think of gestures I can make back to her. So, what suggestions do people have for cute little romantic things to do for someone?

Or, to put it another way; what's the cutest/most romantic thing you've ever done, or had someone do for you?

 

[Frankster]

I assume this doesn't have to be explicitly romantic despite the thread title, file this under "cute" instead.

I was visiting my best (female) friend in her home town. She was going through a rough time in that she was trying to eke out a living on her own with 0 support from her parents and I forgot what, but she had just learned some depressing news as we were going out grocery shopping.

So I told her I'd brb, exited the store and went to the bookstore next door. My friend is an avid reader so I bought her the brand new book of a series she was keen on, that had only just come out that week. Got a squeal, a big smile and a hug for my efforts, as well as much cheerier friend for the rest of my stay ^^

 

[Tiger King]

So I've started dating this girl. We've been talking for weeks and met twice, and there's definitely interest on both sides. She's also really cute; she had flowers delivered to my work, last time we met up she gave me one of her hoodies to keep, she sends me texts in the morning telling me to have a good day, stuff like that. It's long distance, and I'm struggling to think of gestures I can make back to her. So, what suggestions do people have for cute little romantic things to do for someone?

Or, to put it another way; what's the cutest/most romantic thing you've ever done, or had someone do for you?

I have pretty much done all of the above of what your gf did. however i think a personal touch is what it takes to be romantic.
I once made an xmas card for my loved one that was made of a passport photo of each of our faces. i glued them into a card and under my photo face i drew an Arnold Schwarzenegger type physique (complete with m60). under her face i drew the stereotypical super curvy, pretty girl physique.
Then i put speech bubbles from my face saying 'i will protect you from the evil spider lords!'
(she is super scared of spiders, despite my insistence that they get rid of the other bugs....)
and she loved it because it was dumb and funny and she could relate to it.

i think the point i am making is just show that u care.
just out of curiosity, how long distance is your relationship, if you don't mind me asking?
good luck friend!

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

Believe me when I say this: the most romantic thing is the simple act of just being a friend to chat with. You can sprinkle in small acts of thoughtful, romantic gestures within conversations but the best and longest lasting romantic move is to just be a consistent voice and presence. You're there for them, they want to be there for you. No ulterior motives, just a nice lasting connection that will over time lead to far more intimate conversations. Trust is huge and the demonstrating your trustworthiness by being patient and by not being afraid to speak your mind too is a good foundation. At least it has for me.

If you're looking for specific gestures, look at what she likes. Do you have a mutual friend? Tap their shoulder and ask for help. No shame in it and if they hear about it, they'll think its cute. There's no need to make a big fuss about the gesture, its whats behind it that matters the most and your partner will understand that if you have a good long background in past conversations. Take your time but don't be afraid to admit how much you care.

That's as good as advice as I dare to give. I'm not an expert in such things but my partner seems to like me. :3

 

[IndianaJonny]

For the love of God, write to her. Especially since this is long distance.

Chances are by the time you've written one or two, she'll already have a box specially for them. If you want 'cute' things to include in the letter, folded origami animals/figures work well.

Most of all the best thing you can do is listen. Now that's different from just 'hearing'; listening suggests you've taken it on board and it changes how you respond in the future. Maybe that's a little abstract, for now perhaps try to recall the top 3 things she's most enthusiastic about - like Redlin5 says, be a friend and show interest in her and what's going on in her life. Frankster and carlsbergexport's stories are also both examples of the what they did after they listened.

One of the cutest things a girlfriend ever did for me was take a photo of a hand-puppet (which she'd bought for me at a Christmas market after I couldn't take my eyes off it) and put it in a frame with a border that she'd knitted herself. Suffice to say, I was made up.