Everyone’s form of romance is different, though much of the population in Western Culture can be woo’d by something on this list. Romance, for the most part, takes planning, really knowing the person you’re intending to woo, and an utter lack of shame. The guys and gals at the drugstore and localmart at 6pm on Valentine’s Day with bruised flowers and picked over cards? That’s not romance; that’s desperation and obligation. You can do better; you both deserve better. To inspire you, we’ve put together a list of 25 Rom-Com Worthy Grand Gestures To Make You Swoon On Valentine’s Day. Disclaimer: ANY romantic gesture from someone who either doesn’t know you at all, or has in any way (even gently or politely) indicated a lack of interest is STRAIGHT UP CREEPY. Don’t be creepy (this is for boys and girls and people who are neither and both). Note: If you don’t cry at this scene, there are only two options: You haven’t been paying attention and have no idea what’s going on, or you’re a robot. Photos: 25. Jorge Royan via wikimedia commons, 24. crymsonflower.blogspot.com (fair use:movie still; illustrative purposes only), 21. youtube via mental floss (fair use: illustrative movie still), 20 indiewire.com (fair use: Illustrative movie still), 19. celebuzz.com (fair use: illustrative movie still), 17. blu-ray.com (fair use: illustrative purposes only), 16. fanpop.com (fair use: illustrative movie still), 15. hookedonhouses.net (fair use: illustrative movie still), 13. Alexander Mueller via flickr, 12. epicreads.com (fair use: illustrative movie still), 8. blu-ray.com (fair use: illustrative movie still), 7. webserieschannel.com (fair use: illustrative still), 6. Nicolas Huk via flickr, 5. alcheron.com (fair use: illustrative movie still), 3. Max Charping via flickr, 2. pattayah.blogspot.com (fair use: illustrative movie still), 1. Wesley Fryer via flickr
