Modern era. Old era. Doesn't matter which time period. Just basic stuff you like seeing develop between couples.
Thats like saying "Whats your favorite food? Chocolate!" I generally like seeing teasing, playful banter. In married couples specifically i like seeing the wife ordering her husband around.
Then mine would be mirroring (subconsciously picking up each other's habits, gestures), small acts of thoughtfulness that one knows would mean a lot for one's partner, acting spoilt/impish around one's partner due to feeling very comfortable around them... things like that, I guess(?)
I like the scene when one of the couples receives a letter stating "I want a divorce!" Love letters are always classic.
I sincerely love when people are.cuddling especialy when the girls pampers the boy,its just warming the heart,seeing a couple bickering lovingly while being asked for rubs hugs or belly pillow
I think the little/trivial scenes that happen unconsciously like linking arms and leaning while walking, feeding each other snacks, hugging, pecking, putting chin on the other's shoulder playing withe each others hand. Things that are done by normal couples NATURALLY. I think these are quite underrated. But imo the real problem lies on how dramatic the writer make it seems. Like many that I read is go big or go home kinda type. Snu Snu or none at all. Or even when they incorporate these skinship into the story they make it into a big deal for example: "oh, you're holding my hand as we're strolling down the park I'm blushing!!11!1!" but who am I kidding they wouldn't even hold hands while shopping. (practicing social distance ahead of its time probably) But what do I know, I've been riding solo since birth or maybe I'm just crazy and just imagining things and putting ahead of myself. ╮(╯∀╰)╭
When the ex boyfriend appears again and want to snatch you away and the fire of rivalry is sparked between your ex and your husband--… oh wait, I relied too heavily on the plot of a drama cd I've heard recently, right there.
There's something peaceful and oddly warm about just being in your SO's arms, doing nothing in particular with a lazy sort of affection. If someone did that to me, I would just meltttttt.
When the two leads find moments to be really appreciate each other. Reborn As My Love Rival's Wife was full of this and is probably why it's still my favorite romance series on the site. All the times when Su Jian appreciates what An Yi does for her, and vice versa is just really nice.
Hugs hand holding cuddling honestly the most innocent and pure stuff is the best a good snu snu is fun maybe some kinky stuff but the stuff that really hits home is the pure innocent love that develops between the couple