Let’s start by asking ourselves what makes a person a hopeless romantic . . .
Hopeless Romantic; This person is in love with love, they are idealists. They make love look like an art with their romantic gestures and their sweet nothings. They believe in old-school dating gestures, and romances that will make the classics, jealous.
If your heart flutters at sappy rom-com’s, or you still believe that somewhere out there your Prince Charming is waiting for you, you’re definitely a hopeless romantic.
There are a few tell-tale signs to know if you are a hopeless romantic:
5. You are in love with the idea of love
Hopeless romantics are in love with love. You fall hard and fast, love deeply and passionately, and put your entire heart and soul into relationships. The idea of loving someone with your whole heart, and being loved in return is what your dreams are made of. You wish for unexpected signs of affection, flowers on a Tuesday.
4. You’re sensitive
You feel all the feelings. You cry at the drop of a hat. Inspirational quotes, movies, even commercials. You cry at the thought of Ariel and Eric’s marriage, Bella and Edward’s first kiss, or Noah and Allie dying holding hands.
3. You have high expectations
You’ve grown up watching some of the best love stories and you will not settle for anything less than the best. Your capacity for watching cheesy romantic comedies is immeasurable. Nicholas Sparks’ novels and movies speak to you on a spiritual level. You want to feel the butterflies, and if the spark isn’t there, it’s just not worth your time.
2. Your favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day
Ever since elementary school, when you exchanged paper valentines with your classmates, you knew it was your favorite holiday. Cupid, hearts, arrows, the color red, chocolate- all your favorite things wrapped into one perfectly pink and lacy package. You always made sure everyone felt loved on February 14th, because well, everyone deserves love.
1. You want your other half
All your life you’ve been told you’re eventually going to find your soulmate, your better half, your partner in life, “The One“. You are looking for that person you can be yourself with. The one you can travel with, laugh with, binge watch Netflix with, and cuddle up on a cold winter night. Settling just won’t do. You know that there’s a real love for you. You can’t wait to find it.
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