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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Love letters are a wonderful way to express your feelings to someone. They are not hard to create, if you give it some thought. Be sincere, a little unique, and you'll certainly bring a smile to your love's face and a joyous flutter to the heart. No Canned Poetry "What does that mean?" Everyone copies some romantic verse from a famous author to put in their love letters. Be different and original. Write a poem yourself. Or if you're not talented at that sort of thing, simply put down a few lines from the heart about how you feel. Use ... Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"If your love life needs a quick boost, you can use the art of placement to produce the romantic results you desire.?" Heidi Richards Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) is the ancient Asian practice of object arrangement and space planning designed to bring balance, harmony and well-being to your environment. Its purpose is to enhance prosperity, creative, health and romance. Feng Shui fortifies a home with positive energy known as chi. The attainment of positive chi is both an art and a blessing to those who manifest that chi. The word "feng" means wind and "shui" means water, each one ... Read More ...