Romantic Birthday Ideas

A birthday is the perfect opportunity to show that special someone in your life how much you care about him/her. If you want to do something really special, try to think outside the box. Sure, a candle light dinner with music is a classic way to express your love, but by being a bit more creative you can surprise them and touch their heart. It does not have to be an expensive gift, it can be something which can be emotionally moving, like recreating your first date, or it can be something that he or she always wanted to do. For a romantic celebration, the most important thing is maintaining the element of surprise. 

 Here are some ideas that you can use to make that someone special's birthday a day to remember. With a little bit of creativity and a lot of imagination, you can even come up with your own, to make it a truly memorable one. 

•  Beach Picnic: A beach is the perfect place for a romantic setting. You can prepare a picnic and surprise her, or if you want it to be a little more elaborate, you can take the help of a friend to set a table on the beach, with a specially prepared gourmet meal along with wine. It's not that difficult and will definitely be a hit. You can end the evening by having her favorite dessert while watching the sunset. 
• Treasure Hunt: Another option is to have a treasure hunt game, where the prize will be...well, what else, you of course. You can keep the first note somewhere where he won't miss it and have a small riddle or clue which will get him to the next place. You can choose places which are important to you in your relationship or hold special memories. In the end, the last place is where you should be present with a rose in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other. This is definitely something he won't forget. 
• Road Trip: One of the best choices for him is planning a mini road trip and whisking him away for the weekend. You will have to plan ahead for this idea to be a success. Start by choosing the perfect place, it can be a quaint seaside village, or an action-packed place like Las Vegas. There are several holiday choices for couples that you can refer to make this a smashing success. It depends on what you think he will enjoy. Make sure you tell his secretary or colleagues to clear his schedule without him getting a whiff of what is being planned. On his special day, tell him that you have to go to the airport to pick up a friend. Once you reach the airport you can disclose 'the secret' to him. 
• Romantic Poetry: Writing a poem is one of the most romantic things you can do. Anyone would like to hear something written specially for them. There are many famous relationship poems you can read to get an idea. If you play a musical instrument, you can compose a song and present her with a CD of your song, or better yet, you can have it played while having dinner at your favorite restaurant. 
• Scrapbooking: To make a more personalized gift, scrapbooking is a good choice. Make a scrapbook with pictures of him/her and add personal messages to make it more interesting and fun-filled. You can make it even more personal by including pictures of the place you first met, or your first date pictures, etc. This extra effort will definitely be appreciated and cherished for life. 
• Jewelry: If you are more of the traditional kind, one of the perfect and evergreen ideas for women is jewelry, and for men is a watch or a gadget. To make it a little more special, have them engraved with a special message. 
• Adventure Sports: Another option for husbands is if you know that he always wanted to do some activity (like bungee jumping or rappelling), then what better way to show how much you care than by planning the activity for him. It will be a unique way of celebrating the occasion and will definitely bring a smile to his face. There is never a dearth of romantic things to do, as long as you have your imagination working for you. 

A birthday is just an excuse to sweep her off her feet or to make him realize how important he is to you. You can be as creative as you want, to come up with the perfect birthday by using one or more of the aforementioned ideas.

10 Ways to Say I Love You

Falling in love is a wonderful feeling. You smile for no reason, and there is always just the one person on your mind. You love to do the things that you hated, just to make the one you love happy. However, one of the most difficult things to say is three simple words, 'I Love You'. It is said actions speak larger than words, therefore you can try some cute ways to express your love with and without words. 

Saying 'I Love You' with Words 

The following tricks work like magic. These words help you build stronger bonds with your lover. It helps one open the communication door and spread the word of care and love. 

•  I adore you, honey 
• I live for you. 
• Every minute, every second, I want to live with you. 
• You are my lifeline 
• Just a thought of you, brings a hundred-watt smile on my face 
• My world is a better place, since the day you became mine. 
• You're my nebulizer. Without you, I can't breathe. 
• You're the person I can spend hours quietly sitting with and feel like I've had the best conversation. 
• There are moments in life that I will always remember. Not because they were important, but because you were there. 
• I give the same guarantee as the baby shampoo: 'no more tears'. 

Saying 'I Love You' without Words 

Your partner already knows you love him/her as you often find yourself saying I love you. However, there is something more than saying just a simple 'I love you'. That part is the non-verbal part that you can inculcate and show your affection. Not all men are comfortable saying I love you, or receiving a verbal "I love you". Women just love the little extra effort taken by their man to show he loves her. The following are ways to help you express your emotions without sounding loud and repetitive. 

Burn the Fire of Romance 

You can send your spouse or partner a simple card that says 'I love you' at their office. Or just tuck in the card under their pillow, while they are asleep. They will be absolutely happy to find the card when they wake up and to see a loving, note from you. Or you can set the card at a place where they are bound to notice your I love you card. Like the kitchen table, dressing table, their workstation, or use a magnet and stick it on the refrigerator door. The idea is to let your partner know you love them, especially at times when they least expect those three magical words. 

 Love You Chit Treasure 

You can bring home different colored papers and write a romantic message on each one of them. Make sure you make about 30 such romantic notes and keep them around the house, one every day. This way your partner will find new love notes around the house. This will surely brighten up, not just their day, but the entire month. They will look forward to these love notes with different romantic messages written in them. 

Good Morning Toast 

You can use a toast stamper that says 'I love you' or has some cute hearts over it. Just press it slightly over the bread and toast it. The bread will be toasted with the impressions that says 'I love you'. This will be a highly personalized breakfast that your partner will love eating. This is an excellent way to start their day on a romantic note. 

Mirror, Mirror in the Shower 

You can take a nice hot bath and write 'I love you' or 'You are so hot' or 'You take my breath away', on the foggy mirror. When it's time for your partner to take a bath, the mirror will fog up again, revealing your secret message. 

My Lover, the Best of the Best 

Brag, that's right, brag about your partner in front of his/ her family and friends. Make sure he/ she is the center of your conversation. This is a great self-confidence booster for your partner. But do not go overboard. You do not want to sound too fake, or saturate the conversation with just your partner's abilities. Keep things on natural, and make sure you do not embarrass your partner with too much bragging. 

Romantic Gestures 

There are many romantic gestures of love that you can try to make your partner feel special. Just hold hands while you are out taking a walk or shopping, always maintain eye contact while you speak to your partner, and make sure your body language indicates your love for him/her. Always be there to provide a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen to their problems. These gestures show that you care and are there for them always. 

Everybody Loves Gifts 

It's a fact that everybody loves gifts, but receiving unexpected romantic gifts from one's partner has its own pleasure. Keep in mind the things your partner is thinking about buying. It may be a book, some piece of jewelry, or maybe some clothes. Gifting the things they were eagerly saving to buy is a great way to say I love you. 

Bake a Cake 

One of the romantic and cute ways to express your love is by baking a cake. You can either bake a heart-shaped cake or write I love you on the cake. This will be a very romantic and sweet gesture to show that you care. Why just limit your culinary talent to a cake? If you can make chocolate, then little heart-shaped candies can be gifted to your loved one. Or maybe you can try dinner ideas for two and cook some of the favorite recipes of your lover and order an exquisite wine. Create a romantic atmosphere by turning on some romantic numbers and treat your lover with some loving kisses and hugs that shows your love. 

I am Doing My Best for You 

If you have an annoying habit that your partner just hates such as smoking, you can try changing it. Make sure you remember to throw out the trash, or pick up your dirty socks and linen and put them in the appropriate place. Your efforts to overcome a bad habit that irritates your partner is a nice way to show you love them. Changing yourself for someone can be one of the best way to express your love. 

My Heart is Filled with Your Love 

Before your partner comes home from work, make a big heart of rose petals near the door. Leave a trail of rose petals leading to the bedroom. Complete the trail with a big 'I Love You' using the rose petals on the bed. This is a very romantic way to show your love. 

This relationship advice will help rekindle your love and keep the fire of romance burning in your life. Hopefully now you would be able to say the three magical words more often.

Different Ways to Say I Love You

They say love has no language. Or music has no language. Or something ... but anyway, the fact of the matter is that one does to get bored of saying I love you in the English language to their partner over and over again. And then again, some never tire of saying these three words, but want a different, more creative way of expressing themselves. Perhaps, you could say it to your boyfriend or girlfriend in various languages. 

Saying 'I Love You' in Spanish 

The Spanish language is one of those languages that drools with passion. Spaniards are known to be wonderful lovers, amorous to the core. So, why not express your love in Spanish? 

• Te Quiero - Te Quiero is the most common way to say it in Spanish. 
• Te Amo - While Te Quiero has a wide usability, (you can say it to your friends, relatives, etc.) Te Amo is supposed to be quite restricted to your partner. 
• Me Gustas Muchos - This is to like someone a lot, specifically in a sexual way. 
• Te adoro - This means I adore you. 
• Te Amo Corazon - An extension of the te amo, te amo corazon means I love my beloved. 

Saying 'I Love You' in French 

The French language is another widely spoken European language which is about as passionate as languages get! 

• Je t'aime - Simple and sweet, 'I love you'. 
• Je t'adore - I adore you. 
• Tu es le soleil de ma vie - A common phrase meaning 'you are the sunshine of my life'. 
• Je t'aime à la folie - Meaning 'I love you madly'. 

Saying 'I Love You' in Japanese 

Leave the European languages to those who are clichéd! Love isn't the first thing that comes to your mind when we say Japan- Martial arts or Toyota might be. But then again, what's love without a bit of surprise! Now, of course writing 'I love you' in the Japanese language script might not make much sense to you, so we'll write it the way you'd be pronouncing it. 

• Aishite'ru - I love you. 
• Daisuki - I love you. 

In Additional Languages 

• Ek het jou lief - Afrikaans. 
• Ik hou van jou - Dutch. 
• Main Tumhe Pyar Karta (male)/Karti (female) Hoon - Hindi. 
• Ti Amo - Italian. 
• Mujhe tumse mohabbat hai - Urdu. 

It's not just important to say it, you gotta mean it too. But hey, saying it in another language helps to sauce it up, creating the image of more love. Now, you can greet your lover in a different language every morning!

Romantic Things To Do

What is romance? As Disraeli very rightly says, "Romance has been elegantly defined as the offspring of fiction and love." Don't you agree? Many relationships go on without romance, hence, the frustration and differences. Try out these few romantic steps and rekindle the light of love in your relationship. 

• Mid-night walk: Go for a walk together, at midnight. Don't just walk. Walk hand in hand and talk to each other. Talk about anything that comes in your mind and listen to what your partner has to say as well. This will refresh the relationship. 
• Love Letter: Write your sweetheart a love letter. Even if you don't know how to write one. Write whatever you can, straight from the heart. Don't copy from anywhere, your true feelings are more perfect than any poem or epic in the world. 
• Cook it up: This one is an age-old treatment for the influence of routine on your love life. Cook food together. How you'll eat it, doesn't matter, as long as you'll cook it together and enjoy the experience. 
• Re-live old days: This one is, specially, for the ones who have been together for too long. Go out on a "first date" all over again. Go to a completely new place and dress all up for it. I am sure you won't be as nervous as you were on your first date. But, the experience of dating should be fun. 
• Do Nothing: Spend a day together doing, absolutely, nothing. Read together, go through your daily chores, together. Do everything, together. You could also spend the day sitting around and doing nothing all day. It can be fun, really! 
• Shower time: Shower together. Against popular belief, it is not only to heat up the sex life, but also to rejuvenate the romance. Scrub each others backs and shampoo each others hair. The gentleness and the love will be more apparent than ever, this way. 
• Flirt: This can be done when the two of you are in a party. Flirt with each other, voraciously. Be the biggest flirts in the place. Sing for each other, use pick-up lines that work on each other and buy each other drinks. The woman can give the guy all the attention and use pick-up lines indiscreetly and the guy can try to be as slick as possible. It will be a lot of fun! 
• Charades: Communicate with each other, without words. Use only your body language and eyes. This way, you'll need to look at each other all the time. What can be more romantic than having your sweetheart's eyes on you the whole time? 
• Roses: Nothing can spell romance the way roses can. Do this when you are not at home (according to your partner) and they are. Buy your partner a dozen long-stemmed (or however they like it) red roses and leave it at the front door. Then call them up and tell them to open the front door. This will be a good surprise. Once they see and pick up the roses, go and give them a hug and a long kiss. 
• To your back: You can do this when your partner is engrossed in something that is mentally stressful. Go behind them and give them a hug and a kiss on the neck. Then just whisper in their ear, "I love you, forever". 
• Carry on: This could simply be a daily tradition that the two of you could follow. Everyday, carry her to bed. Don't just leave it for the honeymoon. Do this every night. Not only will it increase your stamina, it will also assure her of your love, every night. 

 The most important and the best romantic thing to do, is to love each other, truly, madly, deeply and forever.

Romantic Love Tips and Ideas

Love is an emotion so pure and sublime that it can make life worth living. All of us have experienced it at some point in our lives, many of the bright minds have attempted to capture it in words and yet there exists no rigid definition for romance or love. It is one of those things that needs to be experienced to be understood. For some romance is about candle light dinners, long walks along the beach, looking into each others eyes, exchanging mushy gifts, and beautiful flowers. For some it is about engaging conversations and sharing dreams and hopes. At the end one thing that remains constant in all these ideas is togetherness. Romance implies togetherness be it psychological, physical, or both.

Well if you think you are creative enough to think of romantic ideas for dates, proposals, or any relationship problems - good for you! But there are many people out in the world who could use some suggestions and tips to be think of more creative and romantic while in a relationship. Romance is not an ingredient of a relationship, it a continuous and undying process which has to go on sometimes with or sometimes without any special help or efforts. Relationships and romance do not happen at once and lead to 'happily forever' on their own. People who are in love need to experience the various stages of a romantic relationship and enjoy every single step, without ever doubting their abilities or their will to stay together.

Romantic Ideas for a Date

If you are looking for ideas for a romantic date, the answer lies with you. Think of the things that you enjoy and the things that your date might enjoy. Break away from the clichéd romantic date ideas of candle light dinners and moonlight walks. Think of something original or at least give an original twist to the conventional romantic date ideas. For example plan a candle light dinner at home. A home-cooked meal followed by a great romantic movie on your home theater, as you sip wine, and munch on some popcorn might be a fun and romantic idea for a date. In addition to this you can also indulge in fun activities and adventure sports of course with your partner's consent. Beautiful nature trails or rafting in the white waters can be a great way to experience nature on your romantic date. In addition to this, you can also go out for an event that interests both of you - be it a musical concert or a basketball match. Indulge in activities that are in line with your interests but do not hesitate to experiment and explore other romantic ideas.

Romantic Ways On How to End a Fight

Imagine fighting with your partner about something. Just as you are exchanging heated words and calling names, your partner suddenly hugs you. Yes, the best way to end a fight is to give your partner a warm hug. In case that is not possible try to think of a really cute way to say you are sorry. Say it with roses, or may be even a small gift. Humor also happens to be one of the bet options to end the fight by making your partner laugh. Try this: while you are fighting, suddenly stop talking and once your partner starts speaking repeat everything that she/he says in a very funny accent. Your partner can pretend to be irritated at this for a while, but soon both of your will be laughing your heads off and the fight will be forgotten.

I would not say romance is not about the initial butterflies in the stomach and the anticipation of the first kiss, because it is. Romance is about the wonderful beginnings, the sparks, fireworks, but it is also about the tranquility that follows. It is also about surviving the arguments and fights. Romance is about discovering and exploring the world together, but more so about understanding and appreciating each other.

Best Topics to Talk About With a Girl

Here are a few simple pointers that could help us on our way to having a good conversation with the ladies -

Be genuine

This is the most important part of any conversation you wish to have with your lady love. When you talk my friend, always be genuinely interested in what you say, for women have an incredible knack of sniffing out our fear! If you really mean what you say, it will definitely show in your talks. There's absolutely no doubt in your commitment to talk to her, but that doesn't mean that the same applies to what you actually talk about. Keep it simple and genuine.

Personalize the talks

If you are in fact looking to talk to her, it just makes sense to talk about her, or that are related to her. So, rather than talk about just something random, try to keep the talks more relevant and personal. It would help your cause a lot more if it shows from your talks that you actually notice her. You might want to keep in mind though, there is a thin line between an admirer, and a stalker, so tread carefully my friend.

Keep it short

Once you manage to strike up a conversation with her, you might want to make sure that you don't get carried away with your talks. Remember, these are unchartered waters for you, so before you run out of steam while talking, let her take over. Keep in mind that this is supposed to be a conversation and not a dialog, so keep it short and simple.

Listen

I cannot emphasize on this enough, when the lady talks, listen to every word she says. Good listeners make for better talkers, so if you pay close attention to what she says, you would be able to have a good conversation with her, rather than just be a mute spectator. It would also show that you are genuine, and care enough to take her words seriously.

Mind your (body) language

Women like confident men. Remember, more than the actual words that you say, she would relate to the way you say it. You don't want to stutter when you talk to her (although it might just get her in splits!). When you speak, do so with confidence. Your body language goes a long way to show your confidence. You don't want your body language to remind her of the Hunchback of Notre-Dame, nor do you want to seem like the Rough Sergeant. Calm yourself and keep your body language relaxed but confident, which will in turn show in your talks as well.

Keep these little things in mind and it will be smooth sailing for you. Although there cannot be fixed topics for you to talk about, listed below are a few general topics which more often than not tend to work.

Fashion

It is no secret that women and fashion are just made for each other. There's nothing like talking about fashion with women. But be warned, get one fact wrong and you will be left red faced; talk too much about fashion, and you might just be shunned into her girly-girlfriend zone forever.

Movies

You could try talking about your favorite movies, and get to know hers. You could even talk about the Hollywood stars, or share the latest gossip with her. Get this right and you could well have her floored in no time.

Weather

As simple a topic as it may seem, the weather is often one of the easiest conversation starters there could be. Everyone relates to the topic, and there's little chance of you going wrong with it. Again, you might want to switch to another topic soon enough, or you may end up sounding like the local weather reporter!

Books

Books could just be the perfect catalyst for you to strike up a conversation with someone of the fairer sex. You don't want to sound like a nerd, nor do you want to sound like a douche bag. If she is in fact an avid reader, you might just have got yourself a great friend.

 Music

There's a very good reason why they say that 'music calms the soul'. If you know about music, you could strike a conversation with her about the different genres of music, her favorite bands, her favorite song, etc. If you strike the right chord, you might just have someone for company, as you groove to your favorite track.

Food

If you intend to ask the pretty lady out, you might want to talk to her about her favorite cuisines. Then, once you are into the conversation, you could always suggest a good food joint that she might like (Google Maps to the rescue!), and being the gentleman that you are, you could even offer to take her there. Food can very well find its way to a woman's heart as well you know.

Gossip

People, whether they accept it or not, irrespective of their race, gender, or nationality, love gossip; their subjects of interest may differ, but everyone is all ears for some juicy gossip! If you are able to gauge her interests, you could let her in on some insider information about it. If you are able to strike the right balance between being a gossip monger, and a well informed guy, along with a generous amount of your charm in the mix, you should make her feel right at home talking to you.

You can of course talk about anything and everything under the sun, but remember it isn't what you know to talk about, instead it is what she wants to hear. So my fellow men do not despair, keep striving, and live by what J.R.R. Tolkien says, Oft hope is born when all is forlorn. Keep the faith my friends, and for all the women reading this, if a guy approaches you and messes up, please cut him some slack, we men are just not cut out to be great talkers! Cheers.

Romance on the Cheap - Nice Dates with a Nice Price Tag

We've all been there: we want to show the one we love, a wonderful time, and the first idea that comes into our mind is an extravagant dinner, theater production, opera, concert, or other expensive event. Then we look into our wallets and realize that's not going to happen.

Whether you're a college student just barely scraping by or an adult just barely scraping by, you're in luck! It's easy and fun to date without spending exorbitant amounts of cash. It doesn't need to be big and expensive to be sweet and romantic. Think simple! Here are some ideas to get you started planning your next date on the cheap.

Dinner at home
Dinners at home are the easiest way to say, "I really care about you," without having to spend a ton of cash. Cook up something tasty, light a few candles, and turn on some Barry White and you're good to go! This intimate evening will be one your lover will never forget.

Walks
Taking a walk along a river, lake, beach, forest, or any other scenic setting can be the easiest way to be romantic without spending a dime. Take your girl or guy to your favorite park, or even take a walk through the city. Walking hand in hand, you'll find yourselves delving into fascinating conversation that will bring you closer with each and every step.

Play a game
Bring out the child in both of you and play a game! Whether it be Monopoly or a video game, have some fun and enjoy each other's company. A night of gaming can be one of the most enjoyable things you and your partner ever do (besides sex, perhaps)!

Play a game... in the bedroom
Spice up your sex life! Try something new, experiment, push your comfort zones. Whatever it takes, just spend the night pleasuring each other in ways you'd never thought of before. It's not only romantic and pleasing, but letting your imagination run wild can be fascinating in itself!

Brown-bag it
That's right - picnic. Pack up a lunch for the two of you, and hit that cute little park nearby. Bring a blanket for the two of you to sit on and enjoy the fresh air. Both of you will feel refreshed and satisfied. Maybe slip a little surprise in your significant other's lunch, like some dark chocolates!

Museums
Often times, museums are either free admission or very inexpensive. A trip to your local history or art museum can be educational and romantic in many ways. You'll both learn a little and hey, if it's cheap or free why not!

Being romantic while having little money isn't impossible. In fact, even if you do have money you don't need to spend a lot of it to show you care. Sometimes things that cost little or nothing, show you care far more than a store-bought gift. Get creative, and you'll find you and your lover becoming closer than ever before!