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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...