15 'Cheesy' Relationship Gestures Every Woman Secretly Loves
She may say she 'hates' it, but she secretly loves these gestures.
RossHelen | Canva Yes, we're all strong, smart, and completely rational women here, but let's be honest: we all love to watch Richard Gere climb that fire escape to save Julia Roberts from life on Hollywood Boulevard.
Here are 15 'cheesy' relationship gestures every woman secretly loves:
1. Kissing in the rain
Kissing is super important for healthy relationships. It helps us find the right partner with compatible smooching styles, research from the University of Oxford says. Think: That scene in The Notebook.
2. Going ice-skating in winter
Complete with post-rink hot cocoa, it's a cozy way to warm yourself up inside and out.
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3. Coming home to a room filled with roses
Even better, multiple rooms of roses — or whatever her favorite flower is.
4. Having a living room dance sesh
Whether it's a slow dance to your wedding song or a rock-out jam to T. Swift, assess the mood and turn up the volume.
5. Giving each other cutesy nicknames
We love you too, Monkey Muffin, Sugar Pie, Sweet Pea.
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6. Pulling the covers over our heads
And tell us we're hiding from the world, we fall in love with you a little more.
7. Sending us a link to a song
It's even better than the boy we liked in seventh grade who dedicated a song to us on the radio. It gives a modern-day Mix CD, and even better if you curate a whole playlist that reminds you of us.
8. Walking into a house where a man has music on, wine opened, and dinner cooking
Whether it's a full-blown roast or chicken fingers, there is something oh-so-sweet about being taken care of, especially if it's been a rough day at work.
9. Making out in the water
Ala Dirty Dancing — you know the scene. No one puts Baby in the corner.
10. Washing our hair
No, it's not weird — it's the ultimate act of love, generosity, and selflessness.
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11. Leaving love notes in our lunch
Complete with a doodle, illustration, or x's and o's.
12. Dedicating Karaoke songs to us
It's so embarrassing, but so cute, even if you're slightly off-key.
13. Scheduling a massage for us
Research tells us that a couple's massage can have a significant positive impact on couples' mental well-being, and lead to lower stress levels, and better coping. Bonus for steam, sauna, and essential oils.
14. Feeding us champagne and strawberries
It's such a delicious cliché for a reason.
15. Bringing us breakfast in bed
Gold stars if it was made from scratch. Let's face it: Everyone knows women love a man who can cook.
Brenda Della Casa is a writer, journalist, speaker, strategist, author of "Cinderella Was a Liar," and founder of LoolaBee. Her bylines have appeared on Medium, PopSugar, Huffington Post, Glamour, Thrillist, Thought Catalog, and Allure.