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. 9 Ways to Be Affectionate Towards Your Partner While your love is cooking or washing the dishes, walk 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 ... Read More ...

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 ...