These days it's hard to find a really good romantic movie. Most of them consist of the couple meeting and falling in love within a week or less. That's not what I consider romance. Sometimes it works, but most of the time those kinds of movies leave me disapointed. Below is a list of romantic movies that I really enjoyed. P.S. 'I Love You' Penelope Something New The Notebook Fever Pitch Jersey Girl The Truth about Cats and Dogs Return to Me Ever After: A Cinderella Story Here on Earth Dirty Dancing Pretty Woman You've Got Mail Titanic Ghost Sleepless ... Read More ...

"Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things... I am tempted to think... There are no little things." -Bruce Barton- Men, this is good news...you don't have to do something big or extravagant to romance your partner. You don't have to exert a lot of effort to make her happy. Even better news...your partner will be most fulfilled by the things you do that don't require a lot of effort, planning, or money! These things are called "little things", and they can be a man's best friend. "Little things" are just that...little and rather simple things that ... Read More ...

My mother used to love strawberry malts. It was a thrill for me to drop in to see her and surprise her with her favorite refreshment. In her later years, both my mom and dad lived in a life-care retirement center. Partially due to the stress of my mom's Alzheimer's condition, my dad became ill and was unable to care for her anymore. They lived in separate rooms, yet were together as much as they could be. They loved each other so much. Hand-in-hand, those silver-haired lovers would stroll the halls, visiting their friends; passing out love. They were the ... Read More ...

I had a conversation about romance with a male friend of mine last night. He was sharing with me that he prefers doing, and being the recipient of, "little things" when he is in a relationship. This as opposed to extravagant surprises and public declarations of love. It got me thinking about what romance means to me. There are a lot of things that others find romantic but I consider corny and overdone...and then there are the things that give me that warm fuzzy feeling. How unfortunate it would be if my partner didn't know what I liked best. Do ... Read More ...

How can sports possibly be be romantic? It's simple. Just ask any man who has cheered on his favorite team, while cuddling with his wife, and he'll tell you. Many women I know profess to hate all sports. Why? If it's something your husband really enjoys, wouldn't you rather learn about it, and share the common bond of sports than to have him watch it alone or always leave to watch it with his buddies? Me? I'd rather be a sports wife than a sports widow. Before you start to panic, let me sneak in a disclaimer. No, you don't ... Read More ...

Can you think of a better time than to show extra attention to your sweetheart than when he (or she) is sick? One item that is guaranteed to lift anyone's spirits is a get-well basket. Sure, anyone can go to the store and buy a get-well card, but it takes that special person who would assemble a get-well basket for the one they love. You can use practically anything for a *basket*; A decorative bowl, a watering can, a candy dish or any item you can find or buy to put the items in. If you want to go a ... Read More ...

When my friend's wife gave birth, he had 9 dozen roses separately delivered to her one hour a part. On the last bouquet, he wrote that each dozen was for each month that she carried their baby. Note: because this is so expensive you will probably want to just use a single rose each time. Submitted by Tim | Visitors rated it: 9.12/10 Instead of having flowers delivered, you should take time out of your busy schedule to deliver the flowers yourself. This works especially well if she's at work. You not only get to see her reaction but you'll ... Read More ...

It's that time of year again, Valentine's day is fast approaching. The stores started selling Valentine gifts and goodies just as soon as they cleared their shelves of the Christmas stock. Have you spent anytime checking out the neat little Valentine trinkets available? Where I live, there is a store that sells everything for a dollar, and this time of year they have an entire isle devoted to Valentine's day. It's a shame that you can't buy this stuff year around, romance is year around, right? That's why prior to Valentine's day I take a few trips to the department ... Read More ...

Picnics are not just an awesome way for families to spend quality time. Couples find that a picnic meal made for two can be quite romantic. Here are some suggestions for spending a few hours with that special someone in your life. Atmosphere When planning a romantic picnic, atmosphere is key. The right setting can express to your special someone exactly what you are feeling. If you are lucky enough to live near water, the evening sunset from the beach or a pier can set the mood. For city dwellers, the setting sun against the skyline is also a wonderful ... Read More ...

We asked you: "Where is your favorite place to leave lovenotes for your partner?". The results came in and they are very impressive! The visitors here are definitely romantic people. Here are their excellent suggestions, use this list as inspiration. In his shoes before he goes to work I leave my girlfriend little notes in her lunch bag everyday Under the pillows Every time we go on a trip I get at least 2 cards from the Hallmark shop. When I carry her bags to the car I unzip each one and stick a card in the middle of the ... Read More ...