There’s no doubt about it: falling in love is the most amazing, exciting, terrific, wonderful, outstanding . . . well, okay, you get the picture already. Falling in love is pretty doggone great. And if you’re wondering, there are tons of reasons to fall in love, too. Of course, if you’re looking for a reason to fall in love, my first question is this: why the heck do you need one, knucklehead?

Ah, but there are plenty of neigh-sayers out there who think that romantic ideas and falling in love is overrated. Romance is for fools, they say . . . and Cupid is never gonna catch me! They love their freedom, they cherish their independence, and they fawn over their self-reliance. So if you’re already in love, there’s no need to keep reading; this post is for the skeptics who need a little inspiration.

Need some reasons why falling in love is a smart move? Here’s a list of ten of them for you, but they certainly aren’t the only reasons why you should get involved in a romantic relationship or marriage as soon as possible. And for you romantic veterans who don’t need convincing, why not add a few reasons of your own in the comment section of this post? We’d love to hear from you.

And if this post does end up convincing you to give love a try, don’t go rushing out and falling head over heals for someone right away. Take your time, for crying out loud.

Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Fall In Love

1. Falling in love makes you smile all the darn time.

Ever seen the guy who’s always tackling everything life throws at him with optimism and a grin? Well that dude’s probably in love. And before you poke fun at him, you should know that you’re more likely to succeed at everything you do if you can tackle it with a smile on your face. So go ahead, stay away from love and keep frowning. Just get used to always being one step behind of the guy who’s in love and smiling.

2. Falling in love makes you better looking.

No, really, it does. And I’m not just talking about a healthy glow, either. When we’re in love, we’re more likely to take better care of ourselves, as you’ll see in number seven, and take more pride in our appearance. When you have a reason to look good, you do look good.

3. Falling in love makes you love yourself more, too.

Like we’ve said before, being in a romantic, loving relationship has a way of helping you to learn to love yourself, too. Most of us don’t realize that we have so many good qualities, and seeing ourself through the eyes of a person who is crazy about us can be one heck of an exhilarating experience.

4. Falling in love makes you richer.

This isn’t just our opinion. Countless studies have proved that people in long-term, committed romantic relationships go on to earn more than people who stay single. So if you won’t fall in love for your heart’s sake, do it for your wallet.

5. Falling in love makes you see stuff you didn’t notice before.

No, I don’t mean pink elephants or UFO’s. The stuff you notice when you’re in love was always there, you just never thought it was important enough to pay attention to before. When you’re truly in love you are able to take things slower, be more observant, notice more details, and have a greater understanding of things.

6. Falling in love makes you a nicer person.

This one is a no-brainer. It’s tough to be mean to everyone when there’s a wonderful person in your life who’s making every day special and exciting. I mean, it’s no cure-all if you’re a complete jerk, but it can at least take the edge off a little.

7. Falling in love makes you take better care of yourself.

Like I said in number two, falling in love makes you look better because it gets you in better shape. Being in love with someone is a great way to get motivated to become a healthier person, lose weight, and take better overall care of yourself. It won’t make you into a fitness guru or anything, but it’s easier to go for a jog when you know there’s a special person in your life.

8. Falling in love gives you something to dedicate yourself to.

It’s a little-known fact that having something to dedicate yourself to makes you more successful at everything you try to do. That something can be a concept or an idea, but it’s much better and more satisfying if it’s a person. And making the person you love proud of you is one heck of a great feeling.

9. Falling in love makes you grow up . . . in a good way.

Being more grown-up isn’t always a good thing . . . in fact, there are plenty of childlike qualities that go a long way to help a romantic relationship and make it more fun and exciting. But being in love will also make you more responsible, more mature, and more careful. And if you can master those qualities while still letting yourself have fun, you’ll have one heck of a great relationship.

10. Falling in love makes you live longer.

Don’t take our word for it. It’s, like, totally common knowledge that people who are in long-term, loving relationships simply live longer than people who aren’t. Want to live to see your 100th birthday? Then you better start looking for that special someone to celebrate it with.

By the way, this post was inspired by I Help You Blog’s “101 Great Posting Ideas For Your Blog” to make a post that is inspirational. Go check them out if you get a chance!

There are few experiences that we go through in our lives that can be more difficult and exhausting than the breakup of a romantic relationship, and healing ourselves from the wounds of a broken heart is sometimes a more painful and lengthy process than healing from physical injuries. Just like the months following a sickness, you might find that you’re much more vulnerable and weak immediately after a difficult breakup or divorce. . . and jumping right back into things that you did before can make the healing process take even longer.

It might feel as though your heart will never heal after the failure of a romantic relationship or marriage, but recovering from a broken heart is a lot like recovering from illness; you may not be up to thinking about romantic ideas again now, but you can place yourself on that road again by paying attention to yourself and taking your recovery slowly. When you find yourself single again, there are plenty of things that you need to avoid to let your heart heal properly before giving romance another try.

Below are ten things you should definitely avoid if you’ve recently gone through a difficulty breakup with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife. Staying away from these things will help your heart to recover as quickly as possible, but they are by no means the only things you should avoid. Only you know all of the influences in your life that might stop you from getting over a broken heart, and it’s up to you to have the discipline to stay away from them . . . and get back to feeling good again!

Top Ten Things to Avoid After a Breakup

1. Your ex . . . if the breakup was bad

I say “if the breakup was bad” because avoiding your ex isn’t always the best way to get over your ex. If you find that you can still be good friends with your ex following a breakup, having someone to talk to about the pain you’re feeling can be very therapeutic. After all, not many people know you better than someone with whom you shared a romantic relationship.

Be careful, though; if your breakup wasn’t amicable or if keeping in touch with your ex makes it more difficult for you, it’s time to stay away for a while and heal.

2. Sad, sappy songs

Music has a huge amount of control over human emotions, and there are few things that can immediately change a person’s mood as effectively as music. If a sad song comes on the radio, turn it to a more upbeat one. If a song that was special to you and your ex comes on, turn it off. Force yourself to listen to fun, exhilarating music instead.

3. Alcohol and drugs

This one is a no-brainer. Booze and drugs might be appealing to some people during difficult times, but it’s only going to make you feel even worse and do stupid things you’ll regret. If you can, swear off alcohol, even a few beers, until after you’ve fully healed from a broken heart. And swear off drugs whether you’re healed or not. You don’t need them to feel good if you’re really in love, anyway.

4. Negative people

We all know people who are constantly pessimistic about life and who only concentrate on the bad or on putting other people down. These types might try to feed off of your misery while you’re healing from a broken heart, but it’s best to stay away from them. Instead, replace them with friends and family who can be supportive, optimistic and upbeat around you in spite of your mood.

5. Loneliness

We all need time by ourselves after a traumatic event, but whatever you do don’t let yourself be alone for too long. Surrounding yourself with people again, whether it’s friends, family or co-workers, will help immensely in healing your broken heart. It may be difficult at first, but force yourself to be with people after you’ve spent an appropriate amount of time alone.

6. Inactivity

Get your butt out and do something you used to enjoy doing, even if you don’t feel like it. I know that staring at the wall and feeling sorry for yourself is very appealing at a time like this, but this is another thing you need to simply force yourself to avoid. Start a project and make yourself complete it. Start exercising. Do something, anything, that takes attention and activity.

7. Rebound companionship

This is another one for the no-brainer category. Jumping into someone else’s arms is the last thing that will help your heart heal, regardless of how lonely you get. Spend time with friends and family, but don’t open yourself up for even more heartache by trying to start a relationship with another person too quickly. Romance can happen again, but not if you try to force it.

8. Your bed, couch or anything else you can lay or sit on

This one ties in with number six, avoiding inactivity. Sure, it will be very tempting to stay in bed under the covers all day when you’re depressed and heartbroken, or to vegetate on your couch and stare at the television by yourself. Don’t let yourself do it. Get your rear end out of bed, take a shower, get dressed and do something.

9. Obsessive, pessimistic thoughts

For some of us, this is the most difficult thing to avoid, because getting control over your thoughts is often extremely difficult. Even when we know we are hurting ourselves with the awful worry and obsessive thoughts we’re having about our failed relationship, it can be seemingly impossible to get them out of our heads. But you need to try anyway. Make yourself think of how happy things will be once you get your life back on track, focus on your future, and smile. Fake a smile if you have to.

10. Bitterness and placing blame

Is one person more at fault for your romantic relationship falling apart that another? Well, maybe. But how is focusing on that going to help you heal? Becoming bitter and pointing blame and other people will do just the opposite . . . it will make you take longer to heal, and it encourages number nine: obsessive, pessimistic thoughts. Regardless of who’s to blame, focusing on feeling better and staying upbeat will help you more than getting angry at what you can’t change.

Regular readers of Romance Tracker may be used to getting daily romantic ideas on what to do to build a better relationship or marriage. But what about apathetic, emotionless people who need tips on how to make their relationships as unromantic as possible? Well, if you’re looking for some great ideas to totally drain the excitement and love out of your relationship, I’ve got some great news for you: building an unromantic relationship is even easier than building a romantic relationship!

Yes, it’s true! There are countless ways to make a relationship as miserable and unhappy as possible, and with enough time we could easily make a list of 101 ways to make sure your romance fails.

But for those of you who need to get started right away on making your marriage or partnership as unbearable and monotonous as possible, here’s a quick list of the top ten ways to kill all romance in your relationship.

Implement each of the tips on our list, but don’t stop there; coming up with new methods for destroying your relationship is easy as falling off a log! If you’ve got some fresh ideas of your own, don’t hog them. Share them with the Romance Tracker community!

Good luck. And remember: when it comes to making your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife feel completely unromantic, it’s the simplest things that make the biggest difference.

Top Ten Ways to Make Your Relationship Completely UNromantic

1. Never let your lover do anything for you.

Everyone needs to feel needed in a relationship, and one of the best things you can do to make your lover feel necessary and appreciated is to gladly accept their help . . . even if you can do something yourself. So make sure that you never, ever let your lover do anything for you that you can do just fine without them. Make them feel as useless, unneeded and irrelevant as possible.

2. Show absolutley no desire to learn about your lover’s interests.

Making an effort to learn about your lover’s hobbies and interests is a great way to show how much you appreciate them, add more excitement to your relationship, and learn new things. So whatever you do, stay as far away as possible from any topic that your lover shows even the slightest interest in.

3. Never try anything new with your lover.

One of the most effective ways to totally drain the excitement from your relationship and make it as monotonous and stale as possible is to do everything the same all the time. Trying something new and fresh with your lover is sure to make things romantic and exhilarating, so stay completely away from any activities you’ve never done before . . . like cooking your lover a romantic meal or giving them a romantic massage.

4. Make your relationship the number two priority in your life.

If your job keeps you away from home a lot or you don’t spend your free time with your lover, they may feel that they aren’t the number one priority in your life. That’s good. Making your lover your top priority is a sure way to add a ton of romance to your life, and it needs to be avoided at all costs. Make your significant other feel like the second most important thing in your life, not the first.

5. Never tell your lover you are proud of them.

A lot of people don’t know this, but “I’m proud of you” are probably four of the most important and romantic words you can possibly say to your lover. So never, ever say them. Make certain that your lover thinks that you aren’t proud of anything they do in their life: not their job, their parenting, and certainly not their dedication to your relationship. Never, ever, ever let them get the impression that they are your hero. Ever!

6. Never tell anyone how much your relationship means to you.

You may have to pretend to your lover every now and then that your relationship means something to you, but you certainly don’t have to do the same in front of your friends and family. Bragging to other people about how great your relationship is will make your lover feel appreciated if it gets back to them, so don’t let anyone else get the wrong impression.

7. Never do anything to surprise your lover.

Like we said in number three, keeping your relationship as predictable and uninteresting as possible is a great way to do away with every last bit of romance. If you ever get tempted to do anything even remotely surprising for your lover, like writing a romantic poem, get the thought out of your head immediately. Surprises make people happy, and happiness in a relationship leads to more romance. Heck no!

8. Never show your appreciation for anything your lover does for you.

If you followed rule number one, you shouldn’t be letting your lover do anything for you, anyway. But if they do trick you into letting them do something thoughtful, romantic, or nice, don’t show the slightest appreciation for it. Don’t say “thank you.” Don’t give them a hug or a kiss. And sure as heck don’t write them a thank-you note or send them a romantic card.

9. Never reminisce with your lover or bring up romantic memories.

People share a lot of romantic, unforgettable experiences with each other when they’re falling in love, and talking about them with your lover is a surefire way of rekindling romance in your relationship. Don’t tell your lover what your favorite romantic memories are, and never, ever remind them of any of the wonderful experiences you’ve had together.

10. Once you’re out of their presence, don’t pay any attention to your lover.

Making your lover feel like you completely forget about them once they leave the room is a super way to make your relationship completely unromantic. The lover who calls to tell their partner they are thinking about them during the work day, or even sends a few romantic text messages, is sure to build a much more romantic relationship. Make sure you never become that person!

One of the many great things about coming up with romantic ideas in a loving relationship or marriage is that it’s a lot like depositing a bunch of money into a savings account. Just as your money pays you interest in the bank without any effort on your part, the romantic memories that you and your lover make together will pay you back for the rest of your lives. And if you’re following the daily romance advice we post here, you’re definitely depositing a lot of romantic capital into your loving relationship’s joint account!

But in spite of the fact that you and your lover made those wonderful memories together, are you certain that your significant other knows which of your many romantic memories are the most special to you? Those loving experiences may hold a special place in your heart, but romantic moments aren’t meant to be buried away and never mentioned again. Are you building up interest on your romantic memories but not collecting any of the profits?

Well do something about it today! I’ll let you in on one very simple, very effective way to show your lover just how much they mean to you and how special those memories are to you. It’s as easy as this: sit down with a pen and paper, write out a list from one to ten, and fill in your favorite romantic experiences you and your lover have had together.

Sounds simple? Of course it is! The most effective ways of adding romance to your life always are. And writing out a list of your favorite romantic memories will do not one, but two things to improve your romantic relationship. One: it will help remind you of the many wonderful, satisfying, romantic experiences you’ve had with your lover. Even the most successful romantic relationships experience lulls, and we all need a reminder every once in a while of the great reasons why we fell in love with our sweetheart.

And two: making a list of your favorite romantic memories will be a wonderful surprise for your husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, too! When you share your list, you and your partner will have a terrific time reliving those memories and being reminded of even more romantic experiences you’ve had together.

And who knows . . . it might even inspire your lover to make out a romantic list of their own! So go grab a pen and paper and start making out your list of your favorite romantic memories right now. Your lover, and your romantic relationship, will thank you for it!

Here’s a fun little exercise in romantic ideas and the language of love! Here at Romance Tracker, we believe that a simple act of love really is the universal language, and that showing your boyfriend, girlfriend, wife or husband how much you care for them is much more important that just saying it. But the words “I love you” still exist as the most important phrase in the world, and every culture and country in the history of this planet developed their own unique ways of putting their love into words.

Below is a list of some of the different ways to say “I love you” in languages from across the globe. You might not ever have the chance to visit every one of the countries or cultures listed below, but I’m sure your romantic partner would absolutely love it if you took the time to learn how to say “I love you” to them in some different languages.

So pick out a few of the phrases below and surprise your sweetheart with a words of love from another language! It’s just the type of fun, unique thing that will add a wonderful new dimension to your romantic relationship or marriage.

1. How to say “I Love You” in Arabic: Ana Behibak (To A Male)
2. How to say “I Love You” in Arabic: Ana Behibek (To A Female)
3. How to say “I Love You” in Assamese: Moi Tomak Bhal Pau
4. How to say “I Love You” in Bengali: Ami Tomay Bhalo bashi
5. How to say “I Love You” in Bolivian: Quechua Qanta Munani
6. How to say “I Love You” in Bulgarian: Obicham Te
7. How to say “I Love You” in Burmese: Chit Pa De
8. How to say “I Love You” in Cambodian: Bon Sro Lanh Oon
9. How to say “I Love You” in Canadian: Sh’teme
10. How to say “I Love You” in Catalan: T’estim Molt
11. How to say “I Love You” in Cebuano: Gihigugma Ko Ikaw
12. How to say “I Love You” in Chinese: Wo Ie Ni
13. How to say “I Love You” in Corsican: Ti Tengu Cara (To Female)
14. How to say “I Love You” in Corsican: Ti Tengu Caru (To Male)
15. How to say “I Love You” in Croatian: Ljubim Te
16. How to say “I Love You” in Czech: Miluji Te
17. How to say “I Love You” in Danish: Jeg Elsker Dig
18. How to say “I Love You” in Dutch: Ik Hou Van Jou
19. How to say “I Love You” in Ecuador: Quechua Canda Munani
20. How to say “I Love You” in Esperanto: Mi Amas Vin
21. How to say “I Love You” in Estonian: Mina Armastan Sind
22. How to say “I Love You” in Farsi: Tora Dust Midaram
23. How to say “I Love You” in Farsi (Persian): Doostat Daram
24. How to say “I Love You” in Filipino: Mahal Ka Ta
25. How to say “I Love You” in Finnish: Mina Rakastan Sinua
26. How to say “I Love You” in Flemish: Ik Zie Oe Geerne
27. How to say “I Love You” in French: Je T’aime
28. How to say “I Love You” in German: Ich Liebe Dich
29. How to say “I Love You” in Greek: S’ Agapo
30. How to say “I Love You” in Gujarati: Hoon Tane Pyar Karoo chhoon
31. How to say “I Love You” in Hebrew: Ani Ohev Otach (to Female)
32. How to say “I Love You” in Hebrew: Ani Ohevet Otcha (to Male)
33. How to say “I Love You” in Hindi: Mai tumse Pyar karta hoon (to Female)
34. How to say “I Love You” in Hindi: Mai tumse Pyar karti hoon (to Male)
35. How to say “I Love You” in Hungarian: Szeretlek
36. How to say “I Love You” in Icelandic: Eg Elska Thig
37. How to say “I Love You” in Indonesian: Saja Kasih Saudari
38. How to say “I Love You” in Irish: Taim I’ Ngra Leat
39. How to say “I Love You” in Italian: Ti Amo
40. How to say “I Love You” in Japanese: Kimi O Ai Shiteru
41. How to say “I Love You” in Kannada: Naanu Ninnanu Preethisuthene
42. How to say “I Love You” in Kiswahili: Nakupenda
43. How to say “I Love You” in Korean: Tangsinul Sarang Ha Yo
44. How to say “I Love You” in Latin: Te Amo
45. How to say “I Love You” in Latvian: Ess Milu Tevi
46. How to say “I Love You” in Lisbon: Gramo-Te Bue’, Chavalinha
47. How to say “I Love You” in Lithuanian: Tave Myliu
48. How to say “I Love You” in Macedonian: Sakam Te!
49. How to say “I Love You” in Malay/Indonesian: Aku Sayang Enkow
50. How to say “I Love You” in Malayalam: Njyaan Ninne’ Preetikyunnu
51. How to say “I Love You” in Marathi: Me Tujhashi Prem Karto (to Female)
52. How to say “I Love You” in Marathi: Me Tujhashi Prem Karte (to Male)
53. How to say “I Love You” in Norwegian: Jeg Elsker Deg
54. How to say “I Love You” in Persian: Tora Dost Daram
55. How to say “I Love You” in Polish: Kocham Cie
56. How to say “I Love You” in Portuguese: (Brazilian) Eu Te Amo
57. How to say “I Love You” in Punjabi: Mai Taunu Pyar Karda
58. How to say “I Love You” in Romanian: Te Iu Besc
59. How to say “I Love You” in Russian: Ya Vas Liubliu
60. How to say “I Love You” in Serbian: Lubim Te
61. How to say “I Love You” in Serbo-Croatian: Volim Te
62. How to say “I Love You” in Sinhalese: Mama Oyata Adarei
63. How to say “I Love You” in Slovak: Lubim Ta
64. How to say “I Love You” in Spanish: Te Quiero
65. How to say “I Love You” in Sri Lankan: Mama Oyata Arderyi
66. How to say “I Love You” in Swahili: Naku Penda
67. How to say “I Love You” in Swedish: Jag A’Lskar Dig
68. How to say “I Love You” in Swiss-German: Ch’ha Di Ga”Rn
69. How to say “I Love You” in Syrian/Lebanese: Bhebbek (to Female)
70. How to say “I Love You” in Syrian/Lebanese: Bhebbak (to Male)
71. How to say “I Love You” in Tamil: Nan Unnai Kaathalikkiren
72. How to say “I Love You” in Telugu: Neenu Ninnu Pra’mistu’nnanu
73. How to say “I Love You” in Thai: Ch’an Rak Khun
74. How to say “I Love You” in Tunisian: Ha Eh Bak
75. How to say “I Love You” in Turkish: Seni Seviyo*Rum
76. How to say “I Love You” in Ukrainian: Ja Tebe Kokhaju
77. How to say “I Love You” in Urdu: Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai
78. How to say “I Love You” in Vietnamese: Em Ye’U Anh (to Man)
79. How to say “I Love You” in Vietnamese: Anh Ye’U Em (to Woman)
80. How to say “I Love You” in Vulcan: Wani Ra Yana Ro Aisha
81. How to say “I Love You” in Welsh: Rwy’n Dy Garu Di
82. How to say “I Love You” in Yugoslavian: Ya Te Volim
83. How to say “I Love You” in Zulu: Ngiyakuthanda!

It’s an easy thing to tell someone you love them, but a truly romantic person knows that showing your love is more important to a relationship or marriage than simply stating your love. “I love you” may be a phrase of only three words, but there are millions of different romantic ideas and ways to say it to your boyfriend, girlfriend, wife or husband. Never limit yourself to spoken words when expressing your romantic feelings!

Showing your lover how much they mean to you every day will help you build a better, more romantic relationship, but it’s also addicting. Even people who have never tried to be romantic before will be amazed at how much more exciting and fun a relationship can be when just a little bit of romance is added to the mix. And being romantic doesn’t mean spending big bucks; in fact, the less expensive and more original a romantic gesture is, the better it shows how much you love someone.

Following are 101 inexpensive ways to say “I love you,” but they’re only the tip of a giant, romantic iceberg with limitless possibilities for you and your lover. Are they simple, common sense ideas? Well, sure they are. There’s no secret to being romantic, and the best ways of showing your feelings to someone are always the simplest ways. Promise yourself to try one of the ideas on this list every day, or use it to develop your own ways to show your love.

Saying “I love you” for the first time may be nervewracking, but dozens of opportunities for being romantic present themselves every day. Teach yourself to identify and grab those opportunities for romance and you’ll be amazed at how romantic and fulfilling your relationship will become!

101 Inexpensive Ways to Say “I Love You”

1. Write your lover an original, romantic poem (no matter how bad or sappy it is!)
2. Give your lover a romantic massage
3. Take an evening to learn all about your lover’s hobby or unique interest
4. Prepare a romantic meal for your lover (even if you’re a lousy cook)
5. Rent a romantic movie to watch with your lover (An Affair to Remember and Casablanca are great!)
6. Make a list for your lover of your ten favorite romantic memories of the time you’ve spent together
7. Tell your lover how much you enjoy waking up to them in the morning as soon as you wake up
8. Buy flowers for your lover’s mother to thank her for bringing such a special person into the world
9. Wash the dishes by hand with your lover, even if you have a dishwasher
10. Bring your lover romantic flowers at least once a week
11. Take your lover to a free museum or art exhibit
12. Make a romantic picture frame for your lover with your favorite photo of you together
13. Brag to your friends or family about how much you adore your lover
14. Make dinner for your lover’s family to get to know them better
15. Offer to give your lover a haircut (but only if you know what you’re doing!)
16. Buy the sappiest, cheapest greeting card you can find and add your own special romantic message
17. Make giving your lover a hug your first priority when you get home from work
18. Tell your lover that your relationship is your number one priority
19. Ask your lover to teach you how to make their favorite meal
20. Take your lover to a romantic park to push them on a swing
21. Save romantic souveniers from every date you go on with your lover
22. Take your lover on a romantic ferris wheel ride
23. Clean your lover’s car for them
24. Write your lover a “101 reasons why I love you” list
25. Kiss your lover on the cheek every day
26. Make a romantic scrapbook full of pictures showing your lover as a kid growing up and give it to them as a present
27. Buy your lover an inexpensive box of candy to share together (not just for Valentine’s Day!)
28. Build a romantic sandcastle together with your lover at the beach
29. Take your lover back to the place where you went on your first date together
30. Give your lover a romantic thank-you note for all of the happiness they bring you
31. Learn how to sew and surprise your lover by fixing a ripped article of clothing for them
32. Email or scribble down a snippet from a romantic poem for your lover
33. Whisper secret romantic words in your lover’s ear, even when you are alone together
34. Put together a romantic photo album of pictures of you and your lover
35. Put a smiling picture of your lover on your car’s dashboard
36. Take your lover on a romantic afternoon hike or walk
37. Have flowers delivered to your lover at home or work
38. Read romantic love poems to your lover and laugh together at how sappy it is
39. Try to knit your lover a horrible, romantic winter hat, sweater or gloves
40. Mail your lover a card or letter expressing your love, even if you live together
41. Put a gentle arm around your lover’s shoulders when walking together
42. Make your lover a romantic calendar with a different picture of you together for each month
43. Watch a romantic movie together and make a bowl of popcorn for you to share
44. Take your lover on a romantic drive in a rich part of town to look at houses together
45. Buy an inexpensive bottle of wine for you and your lover to share
46. Say “I’m proud of you” to your lover
47. Paint a picture for your lover, no matter how awful your painting skills
48. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper thanking your lover for everything they do for you
49. Breath on your lover’s hands to warm them when it’s cold outside
50. Make your lover a romantic CD of songs that are special to you
51. Pack a special, romantic picnic for your lover
52. Take your lover out to try one of your favorite hobbies or sports–or try theirs!
53. Tell your lover how much your first kiss or date meant to you
54. Use romantic text messages to send your lover love letters on their cell phone
55. Start a romantic blog for your lover with pictures and posts about your relationship
56. Express your love on a mirror or window by writing with a bar of soap (don’t worry, it washes off!)
57. Romantically kiss each of your lover’s fingertips, one after another
58. Learn how to play a song for your lover on a musical instrument, then surprise them with a romantic impromptu performance
59. Surprise your lover with lunch at work
60. Surprise your lover with romantic rose petals on the pillows at bedtime
61. Cut out small hearts from construction paper and leave them in places where your lover will find them
62. Email your lover to let them know you are thinking of them during the day
63. Plant flowers in your lover’s yard or in a windowsill planter
64. Draw a romantic, funny cartoon for your lover expressing your love (the worse the drawing the better!)
65. Learn how to give your lover an amateur manicure
66. Sing a romantic karaoke song for your lover the next time you go to a bar together
67. Have a romantic dinner waiting for your lover after work
68. Light romantic candles for your lover at dinner, bedtime or when sitting around
69. Learn how say “I love you” in a different language to surprise your lover
70. Send a romantic e-card to your lover’s email inbox
71. Shovel the driveway for your lover after a snowstorm
72. Surprise your lover by changing the oil in their car or rotating their tires
73. Ask your lover’s family about any special ideas for making them happier
74. Offer to paint your lover’s nails (if a woman) or to help him shave (if a man)
75. Bake your lover a cake and write a special romantic message in frosting
76. Play romantic music while eating together or spending time together
77. Cook for your lover in a way you’ve never tried before, like grilling outside
78. Ask your lover to dance with you to a romantic song while your are alone together
79. Take your lover for a romantic bike ride
80. Use creative romantic words other than “I love you” to tell your lover how you feel
81. Rake the yard or mow the lawn for your lover
82. Instead of store-bought flowers, make a romantic bouquet of wildflowers for your lover
83. Make your lover homemade candy instead of buying
84. Take turns reading to each other from a favorite novel or book
85. Buy a book of romantic art and ask your lover to look at it with you
86. Make a scrapbook of all the romantic notes and cards you’ve received from your lover
87. Take your lover sledding on a snow day (it’s not just for kids!)
88. Make plans with your lover for exciting and fun weekend dates for the rest of the month
89. Try an exciting new recreational activity with your lover that neither of you have done before
90. Call in sick to work on your anniversary every year just to spend romantic time with your lover
91. Find out your lover’s favorite drink and become a master at making it
92. Make a list with your lover of all the wonderful things you have in common
93. Go to the fair with your lover and win them a stuffed animal (whether you’re a man or a woman!)
94. Call your lover during the work day to tell them you were thinking of them
95. Put time and thought into making homemade jewelry for your lover (but don’t forget to buy the real stuff occasionally!)
96. Ask your lover for a picture of them to carry in your wallet or purse
97. Try baking a romantic batch of cookies or cupcakes for you lover
98. Sneak out to get ice cream to share with your lover
99. Take your lover to garage sales or flea markets to shop together for things you both enjoy
100. Play a competitive game with your lover, whether physical or non-physical, and don’t be afraid to lose
101. Make your own list of 101 new ways to be romantic with your lover!