Kiss outside your home!

Something that gets lost in the middle or relationships is the good night kiss. When you move in together or spend a lot of time at each others house, we all seem to move our kisses inside the house. My suggestion is the next time you have an enjoyable evening out you should kiss at the door as kind of an end to a great evening. Even if your are going to have more fun when you get inside, it is a nice statement and an innocent act that makes you think back to the first few times you were together. Think about how romantic it is to kiss under the stars on a warm summer evening, and I think you will definitely feel great about doing it.

Pictures of the both of you.

The one thing I think all couples should do is get their picture taken together. I don't mean to go out and get a setting down with a professional photographer. I am talking about pictures of the two of you doing the thing in life that are fun to you. Vacations, cookouts, or just when you are being silly hand your camera over to someone and ask them to take your picture. These are the pictures you want to hang up around your house. These pictures so love and affection for each other and give you that feel good feeling you need as you glance at them. Plus viewing them makes you want to go out and have more fun together. Document your relationship and start taking pictures today.

A little mouth wash in the middle of the night.

One thing that can quickly turn a morning hello into a morning goodbye is bad breath. Some people get it worse than others. This dragon breath can really effect your saying hello to the person, whom you have just had a wonderful night with. There are several ways to help prevent this. First anytime you get up to go to the bathroom in the night give a quick brush of your teeth or use mouthwash before you head back to bed. You could keep some mints or mouth spray on your head board to pop in during the early morning. If none of the options are available then just spoon each other in the morning or hug each other with your faces apart. With a little thought you won't have to worry about you partner passing out from your morning breath.

The good morning kiss

So often in our rush to get up for work and get ready we miss on of the most special times of the day. The good morning kiss, is an action that can turn the day around right from the start. It is not a passionate kiss but a little peck on the lips or check. The good morning kiss, gives us the feeling of love right from the start of the day. When we feel loved, we are more confident and passionate about everything we do. Now the next time the alarm wakes you to confront your day, make sure to lean over and kiss the person that brings love into your life. Not only will it start your day of by doing something nice but it might just make your partners day a great one.

Replace something that is not healthy.

Today is a great day to replace something that is not healthy with something that is. For example instead of buying that sugary kids cereal try replacing it with a healthy alternative. You could take a morning stroll instead of sitting watching sports highlights. You could even get up 10 minutes earlier to do some sit up or push ups. Once your partner starts seeing you take steps to improving your lifestyle or health then they will follow suit. Together you can accomplish more with support and encouragement. Use the buddy (partner) system to accomplish things like exercise, shopping, and cooking. You will soon find that not only your health is improving but you relationship will starting to improve, also.

Working together.

Some of you might think that working together is a wonderful idea, and some of you think that work is your separation time. Well it can be both. Recently my partner and I were offered a position to run a retirement neighborhood. The pay was really good and we would have gotten free housing, now a problem arouse that there were not enough bedrooms for our children, so we had to decline. The thought of working together was a wonderful challenge for us. The more and more I thought about it however I realized that even though we would essentially be working together we would spend most of that time apart. Doing different things and marketing would keep us busy most of the day. I feel like we would have still had lots to talk about later in the evening and would still have the coming home feeling. It is to bad this didn't work out I think that as in our relationship we would have made a great team in business. Where does your relationship stand as of work? It is okay if you need that space from you partner, however think about if you could work together with your partner and what that says about your relationship. A big question for working together is can you leave the work behind? Will you drag it into the bedroom or worse yet will it cause problems in your personal relationship. If you can keep business separate from your personal relationship there is no problem.

Does wearing something sexy to bed mean anything?

We a woman wears something sexy to bed does it mean anything? Here is my take on it, if she does it all the time then, no. Wearing sexy things to bed when they always do just means they want to feel beautiful when they are sleeping. Maybe they want you to notice them all the time but not in a sexual way. It might also just make them feel good. Now if they usually wear sweats and a t-shirt to bed and all of the sudden they are wearing lingerie that make them look like a supper model then maybe just maybe they are wanting more then sleep. If they parade around in front of you in it then the possibility becomes higher. Sexy lingerie doesn't automatically mean that intimacy is looming but it is a pretty good hint. Talk to your partner about it and get their feelings. Maybe they just feel different or want to wear something cooler, don't jump to conclusions. Ease into being sexy and judge their reaction if it is open then you can dive into the beautiful vision in front of you. If your advances are not met with such wonderful joy then back off and let it go. Play a little hard to get on your own and see what happens. Maybe just maybe laying in bed your partner might just have a change of heart and come out to coax you back to bed.

Watch something funny today.

Laughter has always been marketed as the best medicine. Why not use this medicine in our relationship. Get something funny to watch tonight be it a movie or a television show, just make sure it is something that will get the two of you laughing hard. Laughing is a great stress reliever and a wonderful activity for you body. Sharing your laughter with each other is beneficial in that it strengthens the bond between the two of you. When we are laughing together we are having fun together, plus laughing is just plain sexy. Find something funny to watch tonight or go to a comedy club spend the night holding hands and laughing uncontrollably. It does the body and the relationship good.

Might I suggest some real slapstick type of comedy, think about the naked gun movies.

Attending an event that will make your partner happy.

We all have things that we like to do and if you are in tune with your partner you pretty much know what they like to do. With only this knowledge you can score big point with them. Find out when a show, play, speaker, or event is going on that they would love to go to. Then simply get some tickets for that event. Don't cop out and only get one ticket get two and join them as they experience something they enjoy. You might just get a little more understanding as to why the like what they like. Sure we want to go to the events and shows we would enjoy, but don't close yourself off to the things your partner enjoys. If you happen to find something that you both can have a passion for then that is a wonderful thing. However, just being with them and watching their face as the witness something they enjoy, should be enough of a reason to go. Recently we picked up ticket to go see John Edwards and if you are not familiar with him, he can communicate with people that have passed away. My partner adores him, and last christmas I picked her up some tickets. Going to the show I didn't know what to expect but once there and seeing all the people that have faith in his talent, it made me think pretty hard. I enjoyed his show and besides his readings, he is a wonderful entertainer and personality. I would definately go to another one of his events. He didn't communicate with anyone passed for me or my wife. However, watching her listen intently as he read others was good enough form me. Plus the conversation on the way home was worth the price of the tickets. It got really deep and we talked from our souls. It just goes to show you that opening up to your partners likes is a great way to improve your relationship.

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Love thy self!

When we think of romance we think of doing kind things for the person we love. Sending them flowers, giving them massages, hand in hand walks and passionate love making fill our heads when we think about romance. I want to tell you that by loving yourself you are setting up the romance in your life to become way more better. When we are comfortable with who and what we are we give of a confidence that is like a drug to others. They catch on to the feeling and want and desire to have it for themselves. I am not talking about conceit I am talking about honest to goodness feeling good about yourself. Conceit is trying to show everyone how great you are while loving yourself is an content within yourself. These people that love themselves are never alone and have tons of energy to give to creating romance in their lives. It might sound a little crazy but to get the most out of your romance make sure to love yourself first. If you find trouble doing this make a list of all your characteristics that you think others find appealing to you and read them often to confirm the reasons why you lover yourself. You are a special person and someone somewhere will see that in you also.

Flowers with a twist.

For those of you that love to send flowers, women applaud you. However their biggest gripe about this is that flowers don't last and they are not like memories, you don't think about them later on in life. A good alternative is the new fruit bouquet that incorporates tasty fruit into flower shapes. Then they are put on sticks so they can be arranged like your everyday flower arrangement. This is a great idea if you are sending the item to your partner at work or a party that way all the items will not go to waste. Everyone will also know where the person got such a tasty treat giving you even more brownie points.

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Laugh at each other.

One of my favorite things to do in a relationship is to laugh. To me that is a sign that you are having a good time. See how much humor you relationship has in it by counting the number of times you have laughed with your partner in the past week. 5 plus times and your relationship has a good amount of humor in it, 4-2 times and you could work on the laugher in your relationship a bit. Now if it is one or less then you have some work to do. When we think about having a good time we visualize people laughing, same can be said for your relationship. If you need a boost getting this started you need to go no further then you computer. There are many funny things to watch here. For starters you can go to youtube and watch endless streams of other people being stupid and recording it for your enjoyment. You can download a funny movie from itunes or if you enjoy a little sicker humor you can watch the new MTV show "Silent Library" to get your chuckles. Laughter is essential to not only our lives but our relationship also. So loosen that tie and get some tissue to wipe the tears from you eyes as you get set to laugh.

Feeling needed!

A wonderful feeling that accompanies romance is the feeling of being needed or helpful. Have you even felt this emotion? It can bring your soul up from the depths of dispare and make you feel like an important part of life. Now how can we work this feeling into romance? Thing about it can you make your partner feel needed, are there things in your life that it would be helpful if your partner participated in them. We all have a power struggle that makes us want to take care of everything yourself. Maybe you could ask your partner to help you do your taxes, or help you figure out the best exercises to be doing. The point of these things is to make them feel like not only you want them but that you need them in your life. There is not a single soul out there that doesn't like to know that they are needed. What better person in your life to express that to you than you partner. Sure both of you could live without the other person that is not the point and we don't want you to give up your Independence. We just want you to show your partner that they are important to you and not just an accessory in your life.

Find a scent your partner enjoys!

There are thousands of perfumes and colognes out on the market today. However not all them appeal to everyone. What you might really like the smell of your partner might find annoying to the senses. When you put on your perfume/cologne you want your partner to notice in a good way. This can be a daunting task if you use the trial and error method not to mention expensive. My suggestion is the next time they two of you are out together take a few moments to visit the perfume/cologne shop. Most of your malls will have a store dedicated to making you smell good and they usually have samplers available for you to try out before you purchase. This way you can see what you partner enjoys and if your lucky you might find one that turns them on. The most important thing to look for is something that is pleasant for them to smell but also pick the one that turns them on for those nights of passion. Our sense of smell is one of the last things we plan for in our love life but it might just be the first one that hits us. Scents can set the mood for many things so don't over look it.

It's okay to be a couple.

If you are like me when you are out with the members of your same sex, all they seem to want to do is bash on their partner. They talk about how they don't do this or how this annoys them. I am challenging you to break out of this mold. Next time you find yourself in this situation instead of joining in to bash on your partner to the opposite. Find something that you really enjoy about your partner and tell your friends about that. Maybe it was the great birthday present you got or how when you were sick how your partner took care of you. See if you can change the tides and get the water flowing in the opposite direction. Stay away from telling them about your sex life, for that is private even with your best friends. Who knows maybe you can help improve another relationship by helping them find good things instead of focusing on the things that bother them.

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Surprise ME!

We all made Christmas list when we were younger and we still like to get things that we want this day and age. However, I think several people still miss the meaning behind the gift giving. This is a celebration of love and happiness. We get to show our loved ones that we care about them, the thing that really gets lost at this time of year is the old saying "It is the thought that counts" The price and item itself are not the important part of the season, we are not in competition. Get the idea out of your head that the size or cost of the gift tell you how much someone cares about you. You need to be thankful that you have someone in your life that cares enough to go out and purchase you something because they love or care about you. Understanding that just getting a gift is something several people would find extremely important and some people simply can't afford big expensive gifts. Remember being in love doesn't have to cost you. Another thing I like to caution people on is saying that Santa only brings presents to good boys and girls. There are several children out there that get nothing for Christmas and they aren't bad children. It might be a case of a parent getting laid off work or a family struggling to just pay their bills. Whatever the cause the children shouldn't be made to feel like they did something to desire no presents from the jolly man. A nice surprise might be to find out one of these families and either purchase items for them or go through some of your old things and find toys or clothes that would help them out. You might be amazed at how good you will feel by doing this.

Opening Doors

One of the lost art of chivalry is opening doors for others. You should always open the door for you partner no matter where you are going. A good way to practice this is to start opening doors for everyone. It is just polite and will make you look good in everyones eyes. Not only will you look like a saint in the persons eyes you are opening the door for but all the other people who see it will think you are a well mannered person. Once I opened the car door for my wife and a women pulled up beside us and thanked me for keeping romance alive. It made me feel so good that day that I have made it a point to do it from now on. Opening doors might not get you in the building faster but it will give you lots of points with the person you love.

The Health Benefits of Romance

When romance is a part of your daily life, it has a calming effect that help benefit your overall health, not to mention your relationship. Health and relationships seem to go hand in hand. When things are going well in your relationship it seems to help your overall health. The reasons for this can be different in each and every relationship, but there do seem to be some similarities. For starters you eliminate some of the big stress causers in you life. Being at odds with your partner over relationship concerns can really make you physically ill. Ask someone that is having relationship problems and you will hear things like "My stomach just aches", "I have such a headache" or even "My heart is breaking" When your life is in shambles you health usually follows suit, because you are not at your best to fight off the sickness. Most people without romance in their lives tend not to work out as much or worry about what they are eating. Heck you lucky if they eat at all, when things are at their worst. When the romance fails we tend to take a lesser stance on taking care of ourselves. Keeping your romance strong can reverse all the things we have talked about earlier, because we are doing it for the relationship as well as ourselves. We want to take care of ourselves because we feel good in the relationship we are in and we don't want to lose that. Not that you can control the level of romance in your relationship but you can put your best forward. Usually if you put the work into the relationship you will get the romance out of it.

Minature Golf / Large wager

Okay are you sitting around thinking of something you can do that is romantic and yet outside and fun. Well you might not believe it but you can make miniature golf romantic by adding some wagers on the game. Pick a coarse that is close and then figure out what type of wagers you will be putting on each hole. They can be dinner out, massages, chores, or even sexual trades. Then get your putters out and have some fun trying to beat your partner. If one of you is a better player then try to balance the game out with some form of handicap. Such as the better player switches hands that they play with, or the not as good player gets to take an extra stroke each hole. The friendly competition between the two of you is good for your relationship. Unless one or both of you is a very bad loser, then maybe this isn't what you need.

Work!

When you and your partner perform a task together that benefits both of you should reward your partner in some way or other. Take them to dinner, massage their back, or simple put make them feel really good.