Keeping the Romance Alive
Many men and women wonder, "How can I be more romantic?" It's as if we expect an easy answer, or hidden key that will instantly transform each of us into Don Juan or Marilyn Monroe.

"Romance does not just happen... it is a state of mind, not a single action or event. It is an attitude of love, tenderness, and preference that needs to be daily reinforced."

The truth is that romance does not just happen. Real-life relationships are not a string of magical moments, like the scenes in the movies. Romance isn't something saved for Valentine's Day, your anniversary, or your beloved's birthday. If you truly want to become a romantic, you have to remember romance is a state of mind, not a single action or event. It is an attitude of love, tenderness, and preference that needs to be daily reinforced. Here are two quick little ways you can creatively express your love and commitment to your partner every day:

Everlasting Bouquet and Sweets to the Sweet
Make a habit of your personal expression of "I love you." It might be his favourite sweets or her favourite flowers. Bringing flowers home is often reserved for apologising after a fight. Make flowers a continual sign of your love for your significant other! Pick wildflowers, pull a magnolia bloom or clip a rose. Give her one flower every other day to create a bouquet that lasts forever! Mix the flowers up for different seasons or to show your feelings as the days go on. Does he have a favourite sweet? Carry butterscotches or peppermints, chocolate, whatever he really likes. Leave them on his pillow, in his pocket, on his desk.

"To my love,"
"Being Romantic isn't something you should reserve for certain times of the year"

Another small gift that carries great meaning is a love note. There is something warm and wonderful about seeing your loved one's handwriting. Leave little notes your partner to find. Be creative in your hiding places -- jacket pockets, inside books or magazines, in their lunch bag. Write simple notes, how much you miss them while they're away at work how much they bring to your life, or just a note to say "I love you."

Being romantic isn't just something you should reserve for certain times of the year. Daily practice of your romantic skills will have long-lasting benefits in your relationships, life, happiness, and family.