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 Wilson, or Jim Carrey. Those men don’t know this, but they’re a huge part of what makes our marriage such a joy. The fact that our date nights consist of a fun movie instead of a forced moment means that my husband is happy and relaxed – two very good things for romance.

Are you looking for a lighthearted fun romantic movie that both you and your husband will enjoy? Here are some of our favorites.

The Princess Bride (1987)

“Is this a kissing book?” The Princess Bride is the story of a woman who is being forced to marry a cold, evil prince, while her true love tries to stop the wedding.

I don’t know how many times I tried to get my husband to watch this movie until finally I just put the movie in, clicked “play”, and hid the remote. It’s now one of his favorite movies. He likes it because of the comedy and the fighting. I love it because it’s just a joy to watch.

Groundhog Day (1993)

After reluctantly going to cover Punksatawney Phil for Groundhog Day, a weatherman gets stuck living the same day repeatedly.

This is one of my husband’s all-time favorite movies. Plus, if your husband is a fan of Caddyshack, he’ll appreciate Bill Murray battling a rodent once again.

The Wedding Singer (1998)

Robbie, the wedding singer and Julia, the waitress are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people.

Any man who remembers the 80s will thoroughly enjoy this. And, every woman will be teary-eyed when Robbie sings “Grow Old with You” at the end.

Love Actually (2003)

This movie portrays eight stories of love. It shows romantic love, as well as love of a father for his son, love between siblings, and love of friendship. It’s a beautiful story that shows that Love Actually is All Around. It’s funny on so many levels, but also deeply touching.

Romance doesn’t need to be serious. It can be fun! Just enjoy each other. Now go grab a funny movie, snuggle up with your hubby and enjoy.

Many women I know profess to hate all sports. Why? If it’s something your husband really enjoys, wouldn’t you rather learn about it, and share the common bond of sports than to have him watch it alone or always leave to watch it with his buddies? Me? I’d rather be a sports wife than a sports widow.

Before you start to panic, let me sneak in a disclaimer. No, you don’t have to put on a parka and sit through an icy-cold Green Bay Packers game in November to show your husband your love. You can certainly sit warm and cozy on your living room couch together, to show him that he is special to you.

Does the thought of being cooped up indoors watching a game bore you to tears? If so, take him on a trip to see his favorite professional team or player. Or, for a more relaxed date, go to a local Middle School or High School game. You’ll love the energy. It’s hard not to get hooked watching those kids put their hearts and souls into their games.

You’re still not convinced? Why not show your romantic side with your sports-loving husband in a fun, active way. No matter what his favorite sport is, you can easily find a way to participate.

Football Fans: Toss the football with him in the yard. If you’ve never played football before or just got your nails done, use a Nerf ball. When he lets you tackle him, you can sneak in a kiss.

Basketball Fans: Shoot hoops in the driveway. Play a game of “HORSE”. The winner gets a back rub or snuggling afterwards. That way you both win!

Baseball Fans: Play catch with a water balloon on a hot summer day. Go to the batting cage. Or join a softball league together. It’s great exercise, and you get to enjoy time together.

Hockey Fans: Dust off your rollerblades, grab a hockey stick and a street puck and hit the street with your husband. What do you have to lose other than a few inches off your thighs?

Fantasy Sports Fans: Join his Fantasy Football, Baseball or Basketball League. It’s a great way to get to know his friends and also be one of the ‘cool’ wives. You might even surprise him and win a few games.

Golf Fans: Play golf together. Or, if your finances are tight, try a game of mini-golf!

NASCAR fans: Visit the local arcade. Find two racing games that are connected so you can race each other.

Tour de France fans: This one is easy. Pack a lunch and a few jugs of water on your bikes and hit the road.

No matter what you plan, it’ll be a treat for him. And, the next time you’re watching an episode of Desperate Housewives, don’t be surprised if you find your husband sitting next to you.

Cook a meal together.

Whether it?s breakfast or dinner it doesn?t matter, as long as you?re spending time together. How about getting up early Sunday morning and making a big old-fashioned Sunday breakfast for you and the kids? Or sending the kids to a sitter and preparing a nice romantic dinner together?

You?ll save money fixing the meal at home rather than dining out. Plus, you won?t have to get ?all dolled up? (unless you want to). Most importantly, you?ll be using teamwork, which is the number one priority for any marriage.

Take on a project and get dirty!

Tackle a big and messy job on your list – cleaning out the garage, pulling up shrubs in the yard, organizing the attic. Make an afternoon of it and do it together! You?ll both feel a great sense of accomplishment that the job is finally done and it?ll feel great to know that you got it done by operating as a unit.

Now that you?ve worked up a sweat, why not draw a bath for two?

Spend a lazy afternoon going through old photos and reminiscing.

Talk about the activities you used to do when you first started dating and make a plan to start doing them again. You might not be able to do them all, but make the effort to do as many of them as you can, whether it is taking long walks, going to concerts, or making out at the movies.

Play hooky!

Plan a day where you can each stay home from work and spend the whole day home – alone – together – doing absolutely nothing! Lay in bed all day, cuddle, and watch movies. Make sure to turn the ringer off on the phone.

Make an effort on a daily basis to stay connected to your husband.

Listen, ask questions – be his partner in all aspects of your life. Something as simple as making it a point to say, ?How was your day, Honey?? every day when he gets home and listening to his response can make all the difference.

The most important thing to remember is that you are not in your marriage by yourself. Share your concerns with your husband if you?re not feeling quite as close as you once did. Let him know how you feel, how it makes you feel and that you want to work on it.

Chances are your husband will be clueless, but once he realizes you?re genuinely concerned, he?ll jump right in and make more of an effort. Good luck!

Tent Camping

State parks that have camping facilities are a good choice as well. You can set up a tent, cook over and open fire, and gaze at the stars at night. A cooler packed with hotdogs, hamburgers and marshmallows will be an inexpensive way to create a lover’s feast in the moonlight.

Cabin Rental

Another inexpensive option is to search for cabin rentals at local lakes or camping areas. You can bring all the supplies and food you need with you and if you go in the off-season, you can find great rates on secluded cabins. If the cabin is on a lake, you can swim in the summer or build a nice fire to keep warm on cold winter nights.

Bed and Breakfast

You can find small-town bed and breakfasts that offer great amenities, wonderful food, and charming rooms for a low price. A smaller town with a quaint bed and breakfast is a great place to spend some time away from the city and share special moments with your spouse.

Hotels with Kitchenettes

A hotel in a nearby city with rooms containing kitchenettes are great options of you want to get away but need to stay within your budget. You can bring food with you and spend your time checking out the local places of interest, museums, and attractions. You will save a lot of money if you prepare your food yourself instead of eating out.

Luxury Hotels

If you prefer luxury hotels and accommodations, book a room during the off-season. You can save a considerable amount of money if you make your reservation in non-peak times and if you book your room online, you can save even more. Early spring is normally a good time to search for cheap luxury accommodations.

You can create a very special romantic getaway if you search for
locations where you walk hand in hand along a river, beach, or take a hike in the mountains and you will spend very little if you find cheap accommodations and bring your own food.

Look how silly this sounds. If your son was attempting algebra and didn?t understand it, you wouldn?t cry because he didn?t love you. As a mom, we?d sit down, and go over it again and again, for as long as it took until he understood. Yet, we expect our husbands to know something that they?ve never been taught. Instead of leaving your man to struggle, show him how to romance you. How will he know what to do if you don?t show him?

So, how can you teach him how to romance you?

Be romantic yourself.

If you show him that you value him and love him on a regular basis, instead of expecting him to be the romantic one, he?ll be more receptive to trying it himself. The old saying ?You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar? definitely applies. Yelling and crying because he isn?t romantic isn?t exactly going to put him in the lovey mood.

Tell him what you like.

Do you enjoy expensive gifts or would you rather have him make something for you? Would you like him to go on walks with you? Give you cut flowers or live plants?

Make a list of every birthday, anniversary and holiday and include ideas for things he can buy or do for you. Set him up to succeed.

Learn what he likes.

The same thing stands for him. Know what makes him happy.

Please don?t buy him an expensive gift if he?s the frugal type. He won?t like it.
Don?t take him to a fancy French restaurant if he?s a Burger kind of guy. It?s ok to take him there for your birthday, but don?t take him there for his birthday.
If he loves sports, then go to them with him.

Please initiate romance. So often, women just get more and more resentful that they aren?t feeling romanced and their man has no clue what to do to fix it. There really should be a required romance course before you can get your marriage license. At least that way, men would, at some point in time, learn how to be romantic. Until then, it?s our job to show him just what we want and need to feel special. Now go Romance Your Man!

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