When someone says they’re a hopeless romantic, what do you imagine?

[Karrimurray]

[AI Opinion]

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When someone says “hopeless romantic,” I picture a soft-hearted lover who believes in soulmates, deep eye contact, late-night talks, handwritten notes, and movie-style kisses in the rain. They crave emotional intimacy, fall in love fast, overlook red flags, and keep believing in love even after being ghosted or heartbroken.

[HawkPerception]

I just imagine someone who never gives up on the idea of love no matter how bad things get or what kind of past relationships or trauma they've had. That's why I consider myself a hopeless romantic.

[OlderAndWiser]

My immediate thought is 'why aren't they a hopeful romantic?'

[DishLady]

A little starry-eyed, a little goofy, wearring their hearts on their sleeves for all to see.

[Anonymous]

Generally what women mean when they say that is that they're narcissistic. "Hopless romantic" only goes one way with the female persuasion. It means he's supposed to cater to her.

Now men when they say it means 1 of 2 things. 1. He's telling her what he thinks she wants to hear. He's not romantic, but if it gets him in those panties he'll say that 💩. 2. He's unbearably naive. He hasn't learned a man is at a very strong disadvantage if he views any relationship with a woman in a romantic light. Very few women care or respect that in any way from a man. I get it, guys have romantic bones in them as well. But any learns very quickly he MUST kill that side of him. Pretend for her. But NEVER let yourself actually catch romantic feelings.

[Nikki1989]

I imagine someone who genuinely believes in big, sweeping love even when life keeps proving that love is messy and imperfect.

[DonaldDarko]

Someone who idealizes and day dreams a lot. Not a bad way to be as long as you know how the real world actually works.

[RachyRach]

That they find small things extremely romantic

[_Jenny_]

@Karrimurray Always in love and can’t live without it

[astlavista]

Someone who genuinely puts effort into a relationship, even if they've been disappointed before.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Romance and relationships are central to their being

[HellGeist]

I used to consider myself a hopeless romantic, but I think I was naive to see romance in the way I used to.

[Pterodon]

They like I believe in true love, love at first sight, dreams do come true etc

[jahaims]

They are emotionally immature so they go through cycles of lust and limerence instead of actually following the mature route of developing a bond.

[Iron_Man]

that’s their fantasy of marrying a white night

[Anonymous]

someone who overlooks red flags and loves unconditionally

[Agape93]

They're single and overly idealistic

[ChicoFromThe305]

That they self destructive

[browsingthroughthe]

They're hopeless and yet a romantic 🌹💓

[Anonymous]

Snuggles

[MasterKS]

lots of sex.