How To Be Romantic And A Winner

Being romantic is hard work. Some people think that romance is easy, that anybody can be romantic with very little work. This is not true. To be romantic there are a lot of things you must know about romance and a lot of situations you must prepare for. 

Romance is a nebulous thing with the curious property of being describable but not definable. We won't muck with your head and try to suggest there's an ultimate definitive definition out there. Some people will try to do just that and come up with some tidy little definition, like, "Romance is showing you care." Sure, it sounds good at first, but although draping your coat over a puddle and asking if she remembered to brush her teeth that morning may be actions triggered by this same motivation, they rate distinctly differently on the romance scale.

-Invite him to take a bath complete with bubbles, champagne, candles, and maybe a little Barry White. (the music, not actually Barry White in your tub.)

-Surprise her at work and take her out to lunch, maybe take-out food in the park or maybe to a little diner, for a midday romantic interlude.

-Cook a special love meal of your partner’s favorite foods. Play his favorite music and turn the lights low for a romantic dinner.

-Send a text message or email that says “I love you!”

-Go see a romantic movie, sit in the back row, hold hands, and cuddle.

-Write an old fashioned love letter and mail it. Be romantic and lavish. Have some fun with it.

Keep reading there are more tips for being romantic ahead.

-Create a small website or blog dedicated to your partner. Write a short love message each day for a month…or forever.

-Take a walk on the beach together. Run up ahead and write a message in the sand, and then call your partner to see what you “found.”

-Say “I love you” often, slowly, and with feeling.

-Make a small postcard sized love collage. Then cover it with clear packing tape. Write a love message on the other side and mail it!