Oftentimes we, as women, leave our needs unexpressed and wait for our husbands to just guess what to do. Many men honestly don't know how to be romantic. And, when they do get up the courage to attempt romance, their efforts may not be expressed in a way that we appreciate or even recognize as romance. Look how silly this sounds. If your son was attempting algebra and didn't understand it, you wouldn't cry because he didn't love you. As a mom, we'd sit down, and go over it again and again, for as long as it took until he ... Read More ...

  THE 12 DAY TREE Submitted by: Sunny I have a small artificial Christmas tree that fits perfectly on the nightstand in my bedroom. I decorate it with tiny white lights (great mood lighting at night!) and hang 12 small pieces of paper that are rolled up and tied with a piece of gold ribbon. On each piece of paper I write a special message such as "one back rub" or "one long kiss" (you get the idea!). My husband gets to take one message off the tree each night for the 12 nights before Christmas. I find that this ... Read More ...

A week of romance is a great way to give your relationship an injection of "sparks" if it has been feeling dull - or if your sweetheart has been dropping "I want more romance!" hints. We doubt you'll be surprised to hear that the hard part isn't the execution, it's coming up with the romantic ideas. That's why we want to help with a 7-day week of romance plan to take the stress out of something that should invoke happiness, not frustration. GetRomantic.com has an entire section dedicated to romance tips if those below aren't enough. Monday: Have flowers delivered ... Read More ...

Halloween has plenty of treats for the diehard romantic and mistletoe is a no-brainer. But what happens when your love life is in dire need of a boost, yet the calendar says that the next holiday isn't for three months? Don't you fret. In this modern age of animated e-mail greeting cards, 24-hour flower delivery, and special interest groups creating their own holidays, Hallmark be damned, there's bound to be an occasion worth celebrating right around the corner. (And if there's not, then celebrate anyway!) Here are some tips to make romance possible any day of the year. 1. Create ... Read More ...

Romantic Ideas for Men 1. Draw her a warm bubble bath. Wash her back (& everywhere else). Take your time. Then towel her dry and carry her off to bed. 2. Give her a full body massage without expecting anything in return. You're sure to get your reward the next night! 3. Little things go a long way. Hold her hand, link her arm through yours while you're walking together, place your palm on the small of her back when standing beside her. Those tender gestures won't go unnoticed. 4. Brush her hair at night. This can be very sensual. ... Read More ...

What is a mini love letter? It is a short letter usually consisting of 1 to 3 sentences. It can be sent on a physical scented paper, an email or even a text message. It is even more effective when the mini love letter is written in an unconventional medium such as on a pencil, bottle, tree bark you picked up and even on a piece of nice cloth. When a mini love letter is written in an unconventional medium, it becomes a treasure. Mini love letters are easy reading. A one sentence statement conveys strong feelings and images especially ... Read More ...

1. Bury a "Time Capsule" together with trinkets, love letters or other romantic sentimental items. Then, draw up a simple map and store it in your safe deposit box. Date the map and decide together when you'll dig up your romantic treasure. 2. Create a special music disk together of love or fun songs. Have them ready for those special times together. 3. Plant a romantic note in a book your love is reading. It can be as simple as: "I love you," "I want you" or just XOXOXOXO. 4. Next time you're at the mall together, jump into a ... Read More ...

Tease your Partner Leave a note in their briefcase, before they go to work, giving them a taste of what's to come when they get home. Try: "I'm sending the kids to the babysitter's tonight". Appreciate your Parner If your husband takes out the trash every week, post a "Thank you, I love you" note on the garbage bag where he will see it. Daily Reminders of Love Buy him/her a daily planner and scatter love notes on the pages within it. Love Notes Redeemable for... Create some fun coupons for your partner to redeem and leave them in his/her ... Read More ...

Most of us know all about random acts of kindness, and have probably done a few during our lifetime. Maybe you gave someone the extra change they needed at the convenience store, or maybe you let a tired mother ahead of you in line at the grocery store. Random acts of kindness make others feel good, and that - in turn - makes us feel good. Random Acts of Affection work in the same way, its going to be win-win. A Random Act of Affection is just that, being affectionate towards your partner for no reason and at completely spontaneous ... Read More ...

Halloween isn't just for the kids, many adults these days are going all out hosting costume parties with their friends. Whether you're the one throwing the party, or attending the party, this can double as a great opportunity to give or get a little thrill in your relationship.   Do you have a "thing" for firefighters? Does your sweetheart think cheerleaders and their ultra-short skirts are hot? Halloween is a great time to act out your fantasies! ...or a perfect opportunity to stock at the costume store. Your Favorite TV Couple   Zombies Plug and Socket Naughty Priest and Nun ... Read More ...

Have you ever planned a special trip and bought a guidebook or video about the place you were going to visit and got so excited by reading about or seeing pictures of where you were heading? Daily reminders of an upcoming excursion can make one anxious and eager. Likewise, by sending reminders of a specially planned event to your sweetheart, you can multiply the anticipation and enjoyment of the occasion. If the event is going to be more romantic in nature then think of some romantic items to entice him or her with. Roses and pieces of chocolate smell of ... Read More ...

For those looking to have some fun with your sex life, or an easy way to introduce the idea of trying something new...we've put together a special collection of printable sex coupons, passion notes and sex promises for you! Visit our sister site, RomanticPrintables.com to download the print the Sex Coupons right now. Printable Sex Coupons > ... Read More ...

If your plans for a special date night involve a home-cooked romantic dinner for two, don't miss our guide to romantic dinners below. Keep in mind that romantic dinners aren't just for Valentine's day and anniversaries...with our guide you can make any meal romantic! 1. Planning and Preparation   Impress Her With an Invitation Send an invitation to your sweetheart instead of calling them up and inviting them over the phone. Create this by hand with a fancy piece of stationary or a blank card. Be sure to include the date, time, location and dress code. You may be tempted ... Read More ...

This post was submitted by eHarmony.co.uk --------------------- Although some may say romance is dead, Hollywood begs to differ. Most films these days have at least one romantic plotline. There’s always a band of scriptwriters considering the ups and downs of love and putting together storylines of old and new, from Elizabethan dramas to modern romantic comedies about using dating sites. 11% of the films released over the last year were within a romantic genre. But where was the best love story? Who holds the prize for the most heart-wrenching romance of 2011? Here are a few of the most romantic films ... Read More ...

Your darling can never be told enough that he or she is loved and special. An inexpensive way of doing so is by sending a card or note. An inexpensive and CLEVER way of doing so is by sending a coded card or note. It is easy to come up with codes. You can use the standard 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, etc. or you can come up with a completely different code using letters, numbers or symbols of your own creation. If the code is simple enough, you may want to let your sweetheart try to solve it on their own ... Read More ...

Question: I'm more romantic than my partner. Examples: I make them breakfast in bed, gifts for anniversaries, hint when I want to cuddle or make love, etc. She never seems to act on instinct as I do. She really hasn't surprised me with a romantic evening (I'm talking the works). This is really getting me down. Shawna's Answer: It sounds like you're a really wonderful man who can't seem to get his hints or needs met. Treating people well is so wonderful, and the best way to have a relationship, but can get old if only one partner is doing ... Read More ...

Romance is serious business. Or is it? Which do you think your husband would choose if put to the test: a.) Watch the beautiful tearjerker movie, The Notebook b.) Do anything that doesn't involve watching The Notebook My answer is easy. My husband would opt for a root canal rather than sitting through a movie like The Notebook or Terms of Endearment. Now don't get me wrong. That doesnt mean he's not romantic. The man loves deeper than I could describe. He's simply not a fan of traditional "romance movies". Our date nights usually involve Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Owen ... Read More ...

The concept of romance is ever-present in our culture. We grow up with it in fairy tales, movies, advertisements, as well as our expectations around finding a life partner and falling in love. This article is aimed at men because men don't seem to complain that "she's not romantic enough." Men need romance, although not to the degree that women seem to. For many men, this subject creates a fair amount of angst. They know women want it, but they don't quite know how to give it to them. Men also know that women tend to have a lot of ... Read More ...

I wrote a very basic DOS program for my girlfriend which prints "I will love you for x lifetimes" with x counting from 1 all the way to one million. When it's finished about 15 minutes later, it says "And this is only the beginning!"-submitted by Neko | rated: 8.18/10 Send an e-mail with the first letter of each line spelling out something special ("I LOVE YOU", "CHRIS AND SHAWNA FOREVER"). I sent one to my boyfriend and he loved it. He saved it and reads it every now and then and says it always makes him smile.- submitted by ... Read More ...

In a recent survey of 555 GetRomantic.com visitors we asked: Which romantic gesture do you prefer? A whopping 46% said "cuddling". In honor of our affectionate readership we've composed a list of 9 ways you can be affectionate towards your partner. While your love is cooking or washing the dishes go up behind him or her, and wrap your arms around their waist. Nuzzle your face into their neck and tell them how much you love them. If you're lucky they will turn around to give you a kiss. :) When walking past your love (around the house, in the ... Read More ...