Never use the words, "Always", and "Never" when you disagree with you husband/wife. Because truth be told, nobody always does or doesn't do something and nobody never does or doesn't do anything. We all fall short somewhere, so before you complain about where they fall short at - think about where you fall short at.
Create several hundred signs and place them between your significant other's work and their home asking them to marry you.
Using alphabet cookie cutters, write a message using home made cookies or jello.
Cook a dinner and have some wine together. Cooking together brings you closer and makes you feel like a team as if you're accomplishing something together. Don't forget some romantic music and lots of playfulness as you cook!
When on a limited income, take the money you have on you at the time divide it and go to somewhere like Wal-mart and buy something that reminds you of the other person then get together and show what you found for the other one.
Take turns reading "Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul" to each other.
Write "I love you" on the snow at a place they can see it easily. It really works!
Girls, a lot of guys out there are obsessed with video games, why not join them for a few hours? You never know, maybe they'll do something you like sometime. And hey, you never know, maybe it could actually be fun.
Give your mate 11 red roses with a white one in the middle with a card that reads "Thanks for standing out in my life."
If you live in So. Cal, try going to the 3rd street promenade in Santa Monica in the evening on the weekends. Three or four blocks are blocked off and it is a strip of stores, cart vendors and people performing. It is really pretty, all the trees are lit by Christmas lights, they have romantic little cafes and eateries and when you are done with that, you can walk to the pier, go on the ferris wheel and walk down to the beach for a nice talk. It only costs you gas, and the price of food.
Take a ride to a secluded beach at sunset and park your car as close to the sand as possible. Stretch a big blanket over the sand and lay down together as the warm summer night breeze comes in, and the stars come out, all while listening to your favorite love song CD in your car stereo.
Build a "cushion fort" and ask your mate to join you.
Tape a bunch of romantic songs that you could dance too under the moonlight. Play it while you are outside and it will be a night to remember for a LONG time.
Create a book of your feelings, emotions, and thoughts after each of your dates with your partner, give it to them after a year.
When the two of you aren't able to talk (such as in church or while he's driving), write I love you with your finger in his hand, arm, or back.
Find one of the brightest stars in the sky and then name it and call it "our star" and it will always be there even if your partner isn't around, as a reminder.
Give her gemstones - in an aquarium! Buy a small aquarium and a Betta (Chinese Fighting Fish) and places gems in the bottom of the fishbowl, when they look at it, tell them to look carefully at the bottom of the bowl. Not recommended for engagement rings, and make sure the fish is alive before you give it.
Your loved one will love a weekend planned in the keys or at a beach resort, have dinner on the ocean and enjoy the scenery together, drink dance and make love. the atmosphere will make you feel as though you have nothing to do but enjoy nature and each other.
Buy him a piece of diamond jewelry, a ring, tie pin, money clip, or keychain.
Always make the other person feel like they are the most special person in their life.
When you know your lover is coming home on a lunchbreak, prepare a picnic on the living room floor.
Always look in their eyes as they're talking to you.
Learn a sport your mate enjoys to play without their knowledge, surprise them sometime by playing it with them!
If your partner is stressed out, let them take a nap and keep all distractions and emergencies away from them during that time.
Take a sign language course together, learn some non-verbal communication.
Place a card on their steering wheel that says "You drive me crazy!"
Always look your partner in the eyes when you say 'I love you'... comes across more meaningful and heartfelt
Ladies, take your man out to a quiet little restaurant for the evening. Don't be afraid to pay for it (tip and all). He'll love it, I give you my guarantee!
Vow to make one another smile and laugh for the rest of your lives....then go do it. (roll in the snow, watch shooting stars, swim in the nude, these things are special, and priceless!)
Give him or her a dozen roses on any occasion. Giving 11 real and 1 fake, with a little card saying I will love you till all the flowers die. The fake one never dies. It represents the love you have for the person.
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