Valentine's Day is around the corner. So what do you get her this year? Maybe you're tired of doing the same old "red roses and a box of chocolates" thing and you want to make this year a Valentine's Day she'll remember without spending a fortune. Here are the top three things every woman wants for Valentine's Day. You may be surprised! A Show of Effort Women want to know that their man has put some thought and energy into making their Valentine's Day special. They want to see that there was time spent in preparation for the evening. It's ... Read More ...

How do I know if he (or she) is interested? Good question. From the email I'm getting, this is something on lots of people's minds no matter the age or gender of who is asking. How do you really know if someone likes you? What are the signs you should be looking for? How should you act, what should you do, and so it goes. These questions are as complicated as the people asking the questions are and that's pretty darn complicated! The honest answer is that there is no way to really, 100%, know how another person feels. Sometimes ... Read More ...

I've written several articles on dining dilemmas for GetRomantic.com and they seem to be the most popular so I'm doing one more on some of the basic do's and don'ts that I haven't yet covered, so get ready to eat! This is a no frills information article when dating and dining. Just remember to keep your elbows off the table! Do watch your manners! Remember this is the time to impress! Watch yourself and eat with your mouth closed and don't be picky. Do scoop soup away from you. Scoop your soup from the front to the back. This does ... Read More ...

A lot of you want to turn your guy on. But, not everyone wants to talk about big, throbbing organs and things you'd only hear in a porn flick. You want it to be sensual as much as sexual. Heartfelt as much as horny. Romantic as much as randy. Luckily, you've got me. Well you don't actually have me, my fiancee does. But you've got my help. So, what do you say to drive a man wild without sounding cheesy, or like a sailor on shore leave? And how? Whisper. You know why they call 'em "sweet nothings"? Because you ... 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 ...

Christmas shopping for your significant other doesn't have to be stressful, it can actually be quite fun if you know WHO you're looking for. The best gifts are those that show you were thinking about the person when you bought it. So how can you tailor your gift to the person you're giving it to? Listen When they "Oooh and Ahhhh" Anytime you are shopping or window shopping with this person pay attention to the things they take notice of..."wow, I've love to have one of those", "mmmmm, these candles smell delicious", or "That is a beautiful picture". When your ... Read More ...

There is a little game I play with my wife. I call it the kiss of the week. Each Sunday I designate a certain place to be the "kissing spot" and it is there that I softly plant my lips when I want to let her know I appreciate something she has done or to simply let her know that I love her. I once heard an elderly man describe the success of his 75 year blissful marriage to his wife. He attributed it to the fact that he told his wife daily that he loved her and kissed her ... 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 ...

Write him an erotic story featuring you both as the leads. Take a rather provocative picture of yourself with a digital camera...you in sexy lingerie, or you in a sexy position, or you naked. A tripod and camera with delay feature may be a tool you will need. Get a piece of cardboard the same size and glue the printed picture on the cardboard. Now draw puzzle pieces on the picture and use a sharp pair of scissors to cut around the pieces on your cardboard picture puzzle. Have the pieces sent a few at a time, via courier to ... 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 ...

Have you ever been interested in a man without knowing whether he was single...and you didn't know how to ask him without it being really obvious? This happens to most of us, so we've consulted two guys and asked "What questions can a woman ask to find if a guy is single, without being obvious?" Joe Dlhopolsky Says: Try to find out who he does things with, especially in dating type situations. If he's married or dating someone seriously, then it will be difficult to keep her out of the conversation when you are talking about things that he must ... Read More ...

Are you considering the possibility of using an Online Dating Site to find the Date or Love of your dreams? Yes? Well, did you know that the most important part of finding your special someone through online dating is your profile. As explained in my book "The Ultimate Online Dating Handbook" even if you plan on being proactive in your search, you will still need a stellar profile. Why? Mainly because anyone you email, wink or nod will most likely use your profile as a way of deciding whether or not they wish to respond to you. So, how do you ... Read More ...

By golly, you've actually met a woman. Maybe you're in bar. Maybe you're at the gym or laundromat. Maybe she's someone you know from work. Or maybe, even, you're actually out on a date. In any event, now you've got to do something scarey, something unpredictable, something with the power to launch a future romantic relationship, or end one before it even gets started. YOU'VE GOT TO TALK TO HER. What do you talk about? Should you tell her about your childhood, your therapist, your plans for the future, the wart on your big toe? What if you can't think ... Read More ...

I remember being on a dinner date, after the waitress had brought the food and left I noticed that she had forgot to bring the extra sauce I had asked for. It was no big deal but I did make a comment mostly to myself: "oh, she forgot the extra sauce". My date heard me and without being asked he asked the waitress for more when she walked by. I was sooo impressed. I really felt taken care of, and closer to him. A couple can also anticipate each other's needs to help keep the romantic feelings and intimacy alive. ... Read More ...

This is a guest article by T.W. Jackson, creator of the "Magic of Making Up System"...get it now from his website. Are there 'magic' words you can use to get your ex to return your phone calls? Sounds hard to believe but there ARE words that will nearly cast a spell and make your ex feel almost compelled to return your call. Cool huh?... I am going to share this with you because this is one of the biggest questions I get from people just like you that are trying to put their relationship back together. So I am going ... Read More ...

Men are full of surprises. And bedroom behaviour is no exception. Men have their secrets and they want their wives to know them. It's true that all men have sex secrets. Not the darm sultry secrets of an affair, but a restraint in sharing some cravings or the details of his day-to-day thoughts and actions with his wife - inside and out of the marriage. He may not reveal romance strategies or feelings of vulnerability or shame. These are things that men may have learned, over time, to keep to themselves. Because a man does not always openly express his ... Read More ...

It's no secret, men want sex and companionship. And, when a man is in a relationship he wants his partner to be both his sexmate and soulmate. In order to understand what a guy thinks a sexmate and a soulmate are, you have to stop thinking like a woman. Soulmate Remember, he's looking for companionship not competition. He wants someone he can have fun with. A woman who will, like his dog, accept him unconditionally. Women have lots of best friends. Most men don't. A man wants his partner to be his best friend. Like all best friends, you listen ... Read More ...

The day after a steamy night with your partner, send a rose to her at work or at home with a note that says something along the lines of: "Last night was extraordinary/really special. I love you." This is a "must do" after the first time you make love. (submitted by Monica) Hang a pair of your sexiest panties on his rear-view mirror. Or, if that is too risky, hang them on the outside doorknob just before he arrives home. Be waiting inside wearing whatever you like, but no panties. (submitted by Devin) Recreate your favorite movie love scene! My ... Read More ...

I've been spending quite a bit of time lately interviewing women about what it's like for them to interact with guys these days. I also have the distinct pleasure of hanging out with my main squeeze Emily every day-and reading emails sent to us by literally thousands of women on her list. Taking ALL OF THAT information from SO MANY WOMEN into consideration, I've pulled together some SHOCKING CONCLUSIONS regarding any "approach anxiety" you may be suffering from. Let's just get right to the list: Women Usually Have No Idea That Guys Deal With Approach Anxiety This was a revelation ... Read More ...

Have a Picnic You could surprise your partner with this, or plan it together. Bring a blanket, finger foods (berries, raw vegetables with dip, chips, shrimp, pieces of fruit, etc.), a tape or CD player with batteries and romantic music, your favorite drinks and fly repellent. Great places for picnics are secluded fields, beaches at sunset, beside a lake or pond or under a tree. If you want to suprise your partner, set up the picnic ahead of time and ask your partner to go for a walk with you, make sure the walk leads to your picnic and let ... Read More ...