Whether you’ve been dating five minutes or five years, romance is an essential part of any relationship. Keep the spark alive with these ten romantic gestures.
- Say “I Love You”
Saying “I love you” is a small gesture that often gets overlooked. It’s quite possibly the easiest way to add romance to your relationship, and it reminds your partner of just how special they are. Try to find time to tell you partner how you feel about them at least once a day.
- Leave Notes
Leaving love notes around your loved one’s home is a great way to keep the spark alive while you’re gone, whether it be a business trip or a long distance relationship. Hide them around the house, under pillows, in books, in the refrigerator, anywhere you want to remind your partner of your love.
- Cook Something
The way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach. Surprise your partner by cooking their favorite meal, or suggest cooking together. Working together to accomplish a goal will help bond you and strengthen your relationship.
- Write Love Letters
Even though it’s 2014, don’t let a text message be the most romantic thing your partner reads from you. Take the time to write a handwritten love letter. List all of the things you love about your partner and tell them about your dreams and hopes for the future. Love letters are a great gift because your partner can read the love letter every time they need to be reminded of your love.
- Pick Some Flowers
Anyone can buy flowers. The truly romantic gesture comes from taking the time to find and pick wildflowers to make your own unique bouquet. Avoid picking wildflowers where it is illegal, such as city parks or private property.
- Make a Scrapbook
Keep ticket stubs and mementos from your dates and put them into a scrapbook. A scrapbook is a fun thing to do together as well as a great way to look back and reminisce on your special times together.
- Hold Hands
Intimacy is necessary in a relationship to keep the romance alive. Remember how exciting it was just to hold your partner’s hand when you first started dating? Staying physically close keeps you emotionally close as well.
- Plan a Date Night
Sometimes life gets in the way and you may find yourself too busy to make time for romance. But just setting aside one night a week to spend together could improve your relationship. Go see a movie, eat at your partner’s favorite restaurant, or even just stay home – what matters is that you’re making the time.
- Do the Little Things
Think of a couple of things your partner truly hates doing around the house, and do that chore for them. Wash the dishes, take out the trash, all without being asked first. Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most.
- Reminisce
Always take the time to reminisce on your favorite moments together. Recall your first date or discuss your first impressions of each other. Remembering why you fell in love in the first place will help you to fall in love all over again.
