A Valentine's Day Tribute to My Husband - The Most Romantic Man I've Ever Met

I am a hopeless romantic. Valentine's Day comes along full of promise - the promise of love and romance.  Let's get straight to the point and call it what it is: the expectation of love and romance.  Expectations often lead to disappointment causing  both men and women alike to dread Valentine's day.  The pressure to provide the romance seems to be placed heavily on men.  Minimally, they are expected to purchase roses, chocolates, a romantic greeting card and make dinner reservations.  The jewelry commercials, however, claim that nothing says I love you more than precious metals and gems.  I'm not ashamed to admit I'm attracted to both gems and precious metals and I'm an absolute sucker for romance...... but, I have to disagree.  There are many meaningful ways to say I love you  - not just once or twice a year, but on a daily basis and not with purchased tokens but with gestures and words.  These day-to-day simple gestures are much more valuable and appreciated by this hopeless romantic. 

I am blessed to be married to the most loving and romantic man I've ever known.  It's what he does for me every day of our lives that tells me just how much he loves me. He pours me coffee and offers to make me breakfast.  He tells me he loves me many times every day - via text, in person and on the phone.  There is truth in the notion that it's not what you say but rather how you say it. It's in the way he looks at me and the gentle tone of voice -  the way he holds my hand and holds me in his arms that speaks volumes.  He tells me I'm beautiful - even when I'm feeling tired and spent. It's in the way he holds my face in his hands and assures me that he wants nothing more than to spend every day of his life with me.

Sure, he does occasionally shower me with gifts and romantic get-aways. I also enjoy a surprise bouquet of flowers over the expected holiday requirement. But it is in his loving and considerate daily words and gestures that I feel truly loved and valued.  Thank you to my wonderful husband for making every day feel like Valentine's day to me and for showing me the meaning of true love.