The researchers who developed the scale have found that, on average, men outscore women. Men have also been found more likely to say “I love you” first in a relationship—and they report greater happiness than women after hearing those words for the first time.

Who are more romantic male or female?

Furthermore, romanticism was found to be related to gender and gender-role orientation. Men were generally more romantic than women, and femininity was a stronger predictor of romanticism than was masculinity. These findings are discussed as a function of both social structure and personal predispositions.

What is true romantic?

A true romantic partner tends to date [their] significant other throughout the relationship rather than devoting romantic energy to only one or two hallmark dates per month or year, she explains. Being a true romantic is a way of life.