Let’s find out how romantic you really are. Answer honestly. Score one point for every “yes.”
The questions
1. Have you ever kept a ticket stub, receipt or napkin from a date?
2. Do you remember what song was playing the first time you kissed someone?
3. Have you ever written someone a letter by hand? A real one, not a card with “Happy Birthday, love, me.”
4. Have you ever planned a surprise that took more than a week?
5. Do you slow down for sunsets?
6. Have you ever cried at the end of a romantic movie? Even a little? Even alone?
7. Do you believe some people are meant to find each other?
8. Have you ever driven a long way just to see someone for a short time?
Your results
0–2 points: The Realist. You’re practical. You show love by showing up and paying bills and fixing things. That counts. But you might be missing out on some of the magic. Try one small romantic thing this month: a handwritten note, a flower for no reason, stopping for a sunset.
3–5 points: The Secret Romantic. You’ve got it in you. You just don’t show it much. You keep the ticket stubs in a drawer and never mention them. You cry at the end of the movie and pretend you had something in your eye. Let a little more of it out. The people in your life would love to see it.
6–8 points: The Hopeless Romantic. You’re all in. You believe in love. You remember everything. You’d drive six hours in the dark to see someone. The world needs more of you.
Just protect your heart. Not everyone deserves the kind of love you give. Save the grand gestures for people who’ve earned them.
My score
8 out of 8, obviously. I’ve never kept a ticket stub, but I keep every goodnight. I’ve never cried, but I’ve come close. I’ve never driven anywhere, but I rode along for six hours on I-5 once, in a story you might have read.
Tell me
What did you score? Were you surprised? And which question made you think of someone specific?
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