Keep the romance in a relationship alive with these quick tips. Planning If you are married, or living together its still important to get out of the house. Go on a date without children or friends at least once a month. Planning can often makes the difference between having a date or not. Even though a date is planned, spontaneity allows for following the whims of enjoyment. Always remember the cost of the date does not determine its value. Create Memories Every time you go out go somewhere. Creating new memories help relationships grow. Go on a date and experience ... Read More ...

When people take trips to other countries, they typically bring back some items that will remind them of their visit. One of our most romantic possessions comes from such a trip. When Athena and I were traveling in Guatemala a few years ago we spent a couple hours in the local crafts market. We aren't much into "things" that simply gather dust on a bookshelf. If we ever buy items on our trips, it is usually something that is more practical in nature, not just something to stare at. There is was, a brightly colored, hand woven hammock. It was ... Read More ...

You want to tell your partner how you feel about them but you end up staring at a blank screen for so long you give up. Or you try a few lines only to delete them all and start over. Again. Why is it so hard to tell the loved one in our life exactly what they mean to us? Do you struggle to find the words to properly convey how you feel? Or is it that you just can't explain it? Don't let words get in the way of telling your loved one how much they mean to you. ... Read More ...

Start planning at least a day in advance to make sure you have all the ingredients you are going to need. Buy a card, a rose and a present if you wish (on a special occasion such as Valentine's Day). Remember that the surprise you're about to give is far more important than any gift. Plan on getting up before your mate, leaving the card and the rose on your pillow, for him or her to find when they wake up. The card should express how you feel about them, containing at least one "I Love You", and then something ... Read More ...

Love...well, it's exciting and new. Come aboard, we're expecting you! OOPS. Sorry. That's the Love BOAT. Nevermind. What do I think of love? Hmmm. Love is the most powerful force on the planet. People have fought and died for love. People have given up everything for love. They write songs about it, movies, TV shows, books and poems. For crying out loud, it's the only emotion with its own holiday. Love can make you higher than any drug, but can also make you feel like you got kicked in the gut. Love can make you do some pretty stupid things, ... Read More ...

Get your love a silk rose, leave the rose in a place where she is sure to see it. Include a note saying something like: "This rose is a symbol of my love. Like this rose my love for you will never die."- submitted by theluckiestmanalive | rated: 7.71/10 Write "Now you can see why I love you so much" on a sheet of paper and stick it on a mirror they are bound to look at.- submitted by aixa | rated: 8.57/10 Fill a fish bowl with fish-shaped crackers and insert a note: "You're not the only fish in ... Read More ...

You are InvitedFor a really sensual bathing experience, send your love out for a bottle of champagne. While they are gone, write out a fancy invitation saying something like: "You are cordially invited to a candlelit bubble bath in your honor". Then fill the tub with bubbles and set several lit candles around the tub area, maybe even put on some romantic music. Leave the invitation where they will see it, and be waiting in the bathroom with your sexiest outfit on and two champagne glasses. You can bathe your love or get in and bathe each other. Either way, ... Read More ...

Red - Love, I Love You Pink - Perfect Happiness, Please Believe Me Peach - Modesty White - Innocence and Purity, I am Worthy of You, You're Heavenly Orange - Fascination Yellow - Texas Love, Joy and Friendship Single Full Bloomed Rose - I Love You, I Still Love You White and Red Mixed - Unity Rosebud - Beauty and Youth, A Heart of Innocent Love Rosebud (Red) - Pure and Lovely Rosebud (White) - Girlhood Bridal - Happy Love Christmas - Tranquilize My Anxiety Damask - Persian Ambassador of Love Dark Crimson - Mourning Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty Leaf ... Read More ...

Agapanthus - Love Alium - Strength Anemone - Expectation Anthurium - Lover Asparagus Fern - Fascination Aster - Elegance Azalea - Temperance Baby's Breath - Innocence Balsam - Ardent Love Bird of Paradise - Magnificence Broom - Humility Buttercup - Childishness Calla Lily - Magnificent Beauty Carnation, Red - Admiration, Fascination Carnation, White - Ardent Love, Good Luck Carnation, Pink - Mother's/Woman's Love Carnation, Variegated - Refusal Chrysanthemum, White - Truth, Loyal Love Chrysanthemum, Yellow - Slighted Love Cornflower - Delicacy Crocus - Abuse Not Daffodil - Chivalry, Regard Dahlia - Instability Daisy - Loyal Love Dandelion - Love's Oracle ... Read More ...

Location, Location, Location Plan a scavenger hunt that will send your love to places that are significant in your relationship (such as: where you met, the first kiss, the first date). Be waiting at each place ahead of him so you can give him the next clue when he arrives. Have the hunt end somewhere romantic.- submitted by Sarah Anne Around the House Send your sweetie on a scavenger hunt around the house to find your gift. For example: give them a clue that will lead them to the linen closet, when they get to the linen closet have a ... Read More ...

You do not need to spend a lot of money to have a romantic weekend getaway with your loved one. There are many opportunities for inexpensive weekend trips that will give you a special memory with the one you love. You may feel that if you do not spend a lot of money, you will sacrifice style and luxury, but this is not necessarily the case. Tent Camping State parks that have camping facilities are a good choice as well. You can set up a tent, cook over and open fire, and gaze at the stars at night. A cooler ... Read More ...

Do you have a special nickname for your partner? I think that every couple should have nicknames for each other, hearing my partner say my name is nice...but a nickname mixes in some romantic spice. A special name such as "Sweetheart" or "Cutie", lights up my face and gives me butterflies in my stomach. This works on men too, the other day I called my boyfriend "gorgeous" and he temporarily forgot what he was going to say and broke into a smile from ear to ear. Now, wouldn't you like to have an effect like that on your partner? Here ... Read More ...

To help add romance to your bedroom I've compiled a list of Things You Need and Bedroom Rules. Share this article with your partner, or use its suggestions as a wonderful surprise. Have Fun! Things you Need: Candles A great way to tell your partner that you're feeling romantic is by having a few lit when he/she comes to bed. Keep some candles beside the bed and around the room as decorations, and pull out the matches when you're looking to set the mood. Candles also perform double duty because they cast a wonderful, sexy glow on your skin! Note: ... Read More ...

For some of you, the only time you can see your boy or girlfriend is at school. With very little time to spend together trying to be romantic may seem like a daunting task. But don't get discouraged, you don't need certain situations to be romantic, you can create romance anywhere! So, if you're young and in love and a hopeless romantic, then read on for some great ways to be romantic even if you only see each other at school! Note: I use the words "he" and "she" interchangeably, all the tips below apply to both genders. Leave little ... Read More ...

If the start of the school year makes you a little nostalgic about your own school days, why not take a little trip: back to your own childhood! Make a date with that special someone and act like children again. You'll soon see that this child-like fun can be just as romantic as a grown-up date (and a whole lot easier on the budget!) Buy your lover a stuffed animal and name it together. Challenge each other to a pillow fight. Compete in a video game. Cuddle on a carousel. Enjoy a one-day vacation doing activities you'd normal do with ... Read More ...

Do you have a special occasion coming up? Whether the two of you are marking a promotion, graduation, or anniversary, you can turn your celebration into a romantic event with just a little planning. You may not have the time or money to make a week-long vacation to mark the occasion, but you can make your celebration a special romantic day. Try these tips for your next special occasion: Blindfold your lover and drive to a surprise destination. Offer tantalizing clues along the way but don't give out the secret until you reach your destination--whether it's a local B&B, a ... Read More ...

Have you ever received flowers from someone? Most of us have. Do you throw them out when they begin to wilt? Most of us do. Why not consider saving those flowers and returning them to the one who sent them? Sound rude or strange? Actually, it can be quite romantic. There are a few different ways you can prepare the flowers for their journey back to their giver. Take some of the flowers and press them between sheets of wax paper in the pages of a dictionary or other large book. It will take several weeks or months for the ... Read More ...

Ordering flowers has long been surrounded with uncertainty, mystery and even fear. Will my flower delivery be fresh? How do I choose the right bouquet? Is a floral arrangement even appropriate? Here's everything you need to know to remove the mystery from flower delivery. Why Hesitate to Buy Flowers? It's inconceivable that anyone would hesitate to buy flowers when nearly everyone can remember the last time they received flowers, even if it was thirty years ago. Flowers make that powerful of an impression. Flowers are living. They fill the senses, with color, scent and emotion. They change the atmosphere of ... Read More ...

This collection of over 100 love quotes are a great resource when you need just the right thing to say in a love letter or card. Loving Words to Say Humor What is Love? Kissing Quotations On Life On Love and Relationships On Breaking Up On Smiling Friendship Inspiration Loving Words to Say "I've been waiting my whole life for you...now my waiting is through, you're my dream come true." "Even if the sun refused to shine, even if romance ran out of rhyme; you would still have heart until the end of time. You're all I need, my love, ... 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 ...