There are a lot of ways to define romance, but those that refer to feelings of excitement associated with love are the best. This excitement is either very playful or intense. If you’re a “natural” at romance, you have the ability to keep your relationship going strong for a long time to come. If not, it can become second nature with some practice.

  • Centuries ago, the love letter and poetry of love were an art form. They’re not in fashion now, but old fashioned and romance seem to equate. Get a book of love poetry, choose a poem and change it so that she’ll think that you wrote it.

Put it inside of a box of expensive chocolates and gift wrap it.

  • Go and do something completely unexpected. Women like to be surprised. The thing about surprises is that you are going to do something that you normally wouldn’t do.

It could entail getting out of your comfort zone a bit. So if you’re the homebody type then try spending the evening (or weekend) on a well thought out romantic outing. Advance planning is very important because without one, you will just fall back on the same old routines.

Doing the usual old stuff is not what a surprise is about. There couldn’t be anything more unromantic than asking her: “Well? now what?”

If you’re the pragmatic, unromantic type, this can be especially hard to do. However, you have a major advantage over the more practiced romantics: any romantic gesture coming from you will be huge to her since it’s the least likely thing that she’s expecting from you. The element of surprise is in your court.

  • If she’s had a very stressful work week, then get up early on the weekend and cook breakfast for her. Bring it to her bedside on a platter for some breakfast in bed. Depending on how stressed out she is, you may want to allow her a little time for reading her favorite book or magazine.
  • An open fireplace has great potential for a romantic evening particularly in the wintertime. Things like a crackling fire along with champagne, some wine, a comfy love seat, and dimmed lights all create the perfect atmosphere for romance. This is especially effective if you’re at a getaway such as a skiing lodge, rustic cabin, or an elegant hotel.
  • When it comes to the romantic gesture, you don’t always have to hit a home run. Grand and noble gestures are effective but can be hard to keep up every day. This is where lots of small gestures come into play.

Women value both the small gestures and the big ones about the same. So keep up with the compliments, kisses, hugs, touching and acts of appreciation.

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