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. Be sure to use a brush, not a comb. And don’t pull. Be gentle. If you encounter a tangle, hold the hair above the tangle, then work it out.
5. Tell her you love her. Seems obvious, but many men overlook this. Women like to hear it. Often. Make her an audio tape and secretly slip it into the cassette player for her to find.

Romantic Ideas for Women:

1. Do something different. Instead of a massage, graze your nails lightly down his bare back (if you have good nails). It will send shivers of pleasure through his body.
2. Let him pick one fantasy a month for you to fulfill. Make up a list for him to choose from (that way the fantasy will be something that you’re not opposed to). Then plan it out as an official “date.”
3. Have some sexy (but tasteful) pictures taken and give them to him as a gift. It’ll be something unexpected and special–meant for his eyes only.
4. Personally write him an erotic story. He’ll see a new and exciting dimension to you after that.
5. Put on some sexy clothes, turn on the music, then slowly strip the clothes off layer by layer while he watches.

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 a Blank Card

Instead of adding your verse to a card that
already has a saying in it, or putting it on a blank piece of
paper, try using a blank card. You can get something with a
romantic picture on the front, then include your personally
written verse on the inside (written in your own hand; don’t type
it). If you’re afraid of messing up, write it on a piece of
paper first, then cut the paper to size, and tape or glue it in
the card. That way if you make a mistake, you can try again on
another piece of paper, without ruining the card.

Leave a Note in a Secret Place

Leave a love note somewhere
your partner will find it when you’re not around. Let your love
enjoy it in private. It will be a wonderful surprise. And you’ll
most likely get a wonderful surprise in return.

Don’t Send an Anonymous Letter

Although it may seem romantic,
with the world as it is today, an anonymous letter may cause the
uncomfortable feeling of being stalked. Your love might begin to
wonder if it’s from someone who’s affection and attention is not
desired.

Include a Small Present

Include something that can be put
inside the card or letter. A pressed flower. A small, flat
pendant – like a gold heart. A memento from someplace special
you two went on a date, perhaps with the word “remember” printed
on it.

Good luck with your love letters. I’m sure there are lots of
other ideas you can come up with on your own. Create lots of
romance and have fun!

For example: a woman receives one long-stemmed rose. Romantic?
One woman will be thrilled, thinking it a wonderful and tender
gesture. Another woman will think it’s cheap, and she should
have gotten a dozen of them if the man was really serious.

Another example: someone suggests to a man that he take his
love out to a candlelight dinner at a fancy restaurant.
Romantic? One man will think so–candles, nice clothes, good
food, cozy atmosphere. Another man will view it as a stuffy
evening–having to endure wearing an uncomfortable suit and
tie, searching for a parking place (or hoping the valet doesn’t
wreak the car), and praying that his credit card goes through
when the bill arrives.

How then can we plan romance when there are such differences?

You have to understand the psychology of your mate and how
he/she thinks. The only way to properly do that is through
communication. Don’t worry about taking the surprise or
spontaneity out of things. It’s better to know what the other
person will enjoy, than planning an evening that bombs.

If you do want to surprise your partner, you can talk about
what’s romantic several weeks before you plan anything or
even make it a regular conversation. Then when they least
expect it, choose something they’ve told you they find
romantic and spring it on them.

And when you’re discussing romance, don’t be too surprised at
what others find romantic.

One man may prefer to barbecue hamburgers and watch the sun
set; another to eat a gourmet meal and watch a foreign film.
One woman may prefer to stay at home and listen to romantic
music on the stereo; another to go to the symphony.

Everyone thinks differently. If you remember that and put
in a little effort, then planning a romantic evening becomes
easy.

He is also supposed to be caring and supportive of his loved ones. But, at the same time, he is often condemned if he’s not in control of those softer emotions.

So, what’s a man to do?

Men and women may think uniquely, approach problems from opposite ends, and express themselves in different ways, but our feelings inside are much the same. Men need to be able to give and receive tenderness as freely as women. Nobody should have to be strong and in charge all the time.

So, how does this translate to love and romance?

We’re always so concerned about how a man should show love or romance a woman, that we often overlook how a woman should show love or romance a man.

For Romance:

1. fix his favorite meal
2. rent a video HE likes
3. give him flowers (he won’t expect that)

To Show Love:

1. when you know he’s upset, and he doesn’t want to talk about it, come up behind him and without saying anything, give him a hug and just hold him
2. when he’s feeling self-doubt (we all do!), kiss his brow and tell him he’s the most important thing in your life, and you’ll be by his side forever
3. when he has to cancel plans to be with you or the family because of his job or another obligation, tell him you’re sorry, you understand and you’ll miss him

When a man “truly” loves, that love runs deep. Don’t abuse his feelings. When you hurt a man, that hurt runs deep, too. Remember that.

Cherish the tender side of your man. You’ll have a loving relationship that will last a lifetime.