Romance to Men and Women

I was reading an article on romance by Lisa Kogan in an old "O "magaizine. Her's my version of life and romance with Mr. Wonderful.

I am married to a very practical man. Romance to Mr. Wonderful means that that there is wood in furnace, the house is warm, the cars have fuel in them and work properly. It also means that there is food on the table and the trash has been taken to the dump. It means that the grass is mowed and things are repaired around the house. Oh, yes, I forgot the big one....He protects me from all hungry wild animal (usually our cats), spiders, and removes any remains from mouse traps. Oh yes, and my ultimate favorite....he gets up early, feeds the animals, puts the dog out, turns up the heat and brings me coffee in bed!


Romance to me is totally different. I am a sensible woman. I keep a first aide kit in my kitchen, kick my shoes off when I come in the house , and always carry "Mad Money" in my purse. I'd just as soon remove my own spleen with a grapefruit spoon than buy anything that isn't perma press or that requires ironing. I believe in practical shoes, low -maintenance hair, and whichever frozen pizza is on sale. I'm not entirely sure what a bodice is, but I can tell you I don't want mine ripped. My love language is having my garden plowed, a bouquet of daisies, and control of the remote.

Don't get me wrong....I like chick flicks, and 3 hanky movies. I adore chocolate covered strawberries with sparkling cider. I believe that fireplaces should be lit, compliments should be paid, and Mozart makes me melt into a big pile of goo. I love Shalimar perfume, or light scented hand lotions and throw in a foot massage and I am so there. I want Lassie to come home, a nice meal at a sit down restaurant , world peace and everything to end happily ever after.

I 'm not proud of this but in the interest of full disclosure....I love Musicals , ABBA, and the concept of the movie " 50 First Dates" ( making the women of your dreams fall in love with you every single day ) . Hello My Name is Daisy and I'm a romantic.

When the man you love realizes that half the screws are missing from the Ikea bookcase he's attemping to assble for you, does he:

(a) Complain bittlerly about herring and Volvos-vowing to forsake all things Swedish for the rest of his natural days?

(b) Leave the shelving in a heap on the living room floor and question your need to read in the first place?

(c) Complete construction using a combination of rubber bands and Krazy Glue while suggesting you fill the thing with pamphlets rather than actual books?

Mr. Wonderful is definitely a "C" personality. Tomorrow is Mr. Wonderful's sugery so I'm feeling somewhat nostaglic . So say a prayer for him, and I'll let your know late tomorrow how everything went.