Is romance dead?

I was chatting with a group of old colleagues in WhatsApp and one of them said there's no love at first sight. And that after marriage, you have what you called the 'best friends' kind of relationship, love that is comfortable.

But not romantic.

Well I believe passion is important in a relationship, regardless of length. I recalled writing a post in Feb this year, asking whether we can be lovers and friends at the same time. This is because I have the most loving husband, one who dotes on and spoils me a lot. And yet, I miss that adolescent hit-you-in-the-gut-make-your-heart-race feeling.

I think I finally found the answer. That romance does exist. You can be a lover and a friend at the same time in your marriage.

It all depends on you.

You want to be surprised with gifts once in a while? Do that for your hubs. You want to be rained with kisses and hugs every day? Do that for your hubs. You want to be treated like the most important person? Do that for your hubs. You want to receive text saying "I miss you" and "can't wait to come home"? Do that for your hubs.

Love and romance is not magic. It's not even work. It's a blessing that you give to your spouse. And it's reciprocal.

So you want romance in your marriage?

Give romance and then see the blessings happen.