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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Instant Messengers The instant messengers (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, etc.) are great for long distance relationships. If you both have Internet access and can download the software, I suggest that you download one of these free messengers. My girlfriend and I use two of the messenger services and we talk almost every night. - Submitted by Dvalcon Personalized Puzzle Write a letter or find a picture of something you two have shared. Paste the letter/picture to a piece of cardboard and cut it into puzzle pieces. Send your long distance love a few pieces every other day in the mail. - ... Read More ...

Mow it in the Lawn When I was young (elementary school) I had a male next door neighbor who I spent a lot of time with. Well, one of his chores was mowing the lawn, he had a big back yard that was flat and full of lush, green, grass. I remember going over there one day and he had just finished mowing the lawn, he had a very proud look on his face and brought me up to his bedroom (on the second floor of the house) to look out his window. When I looked out that window, in ... Read More ...

Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity and forethought to be truly romantic. The key lies in personalizing your celebration. Here are ten ideas to fuel your own creativity: Empty a box of chocolates. Then cut out 50 to 100 hearts from lace doilies, construction paper, or fabric. On each cutout, record something about your mate that you love. Be specific, "The way you smell when you come to bed at night," "The way you take care of me when I'm sick," "Your recipe for pancakes"... Fold the cutouts, place ... Read More ...

A Book Inspired by Dr. Seuss My girlfriend loved Dr. Seuss ever since she was a child. So I wrote a story in the style of Dr. Seuss called "The Story of You. The Story of Me. We Got Together and became WE!" It told the the story of how we met and our years together. The last page said: "Then he said with a smile as he got down on one knee, I Love you, Darling. Will you marry me?" Then I had a friend who is an excellent artist/cartoonist draw some pictures like Dr. Seuss to go with ... Read More ...

Romance doesn't always come in big packages...sometimes the greatest things are the littlest things. Wake up early and scrape the snow or ice off your loved ones car windshield. Submitted by Andrea | Visitors rated it: 8.5/10 Being a gentleman is becoming a lost art. When you go out, offer her your arm, and escort her everywhere. A nice little addition is to entangle your fingers with hers. Submitted by Isaac | Visitors rated it: 8.66/10 Offer to help do something or just take over a little, like with cooking or being one step ahead. Submitted by Patti | Visitors ... Read More ...

A new year always means a chance for a new start. You and yours can begin this new year by making some travel resolutions together, regardless of your time and budget restraints. Put aside those old travel habits and make some new ones! Let this be the year that your travel plans focus on fun, fantasy, and festivities! We're going to plan a real vacation.No, it doesn't have to be an around the world cruise or first class getaway (but if you can afford it, what are you waiting for?) It does have to be an honest-to-goodness vacation, though. No ... Read More ...