But then, after 2 hours of the boy-girl chase which inevitably has to end happily ever after, you crash back into reality and wonder about your own. In all those mushy, kilig (filipino word for describing those 'butterflies'), senti (-mental) movies, they always portray relationships to be... well, perfect, actually. Despite all problems, heartaches and drama, with one "Grand Gesture", the couple always seems to work things out. The boy always gets the girl. But in reality, do those grand gestures really exist? Or are they just commercial tactics used to keep women hoping that somewhere, somehow, their prince charming really will come someday? And if they do exist, in relationships... do we really need these Grand Gestures to make us feel loved?

I'm the kind of person who really tries not to expect much. All my life, I've tried to supress any expectations because I know that in the end, I would just end up being disappointed. I've done that with family, school, friends and mostly, relationships. Because of this, I've wound up becoming a cynic and believing that romance really doesn't exist, and even if it does, I don't really need it. But then, coming from a culture who pretty much thrives on romance (with serenades, endless bouquets of flowers and even just the little walks/drives home), something inside me still believes and wants those grand, or tiny, gestures of affection. Even if it's just remembering (or having -_-;;) monthsaries or taking care of me when I'm sick.

LOL. I sound so spoiled. But is it sooooo wrong to want it? And what's the line between romance and showing you care about one another? If he doesn't do those grand gestures, does it mean he doesn't really care that much?