While I do find the traditional romantic, my definition extends far beyond the typical. Romance lies in part in the attention to details and partly in creativity. I find it quite romantic for someone to notice my intricacies. For example, not putting tomatoes in my sandwich because they know of my aversion to tomatoes. As far as the creativity aspect, I want someone who can be creative and put some thought and effort into something they do for me. I read on someone's profile once that this person found it much romantic to get white roses with pink tips and orchids, much more romantic than the run of the mill dozen red. They went on to mention that an ideal date would be Chuck E. Cheese's and Fiesta Texas versus dinner and a movie, now that is what I call creativity!
Romance should also be about spontaneity. A call in the middle of the day to say, "hi, just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you just now." Its packing up in the middle of the night to take a drive into the country to see the stars. Or getting lost while driving and pulling over to take a good look at the sun set.
Romance is about all the little things a person does to tell someone you care for them. A note left behind for you partner to find. A let's-call-it-a-night look from across a crowded room. I am looking for this only because it is what I am prepared to offer. I know that relationships aren't always perfect, nor are the happiness 24/7, but I firmly believe that it is all the things that I mentioned that help a couple get through hard times.