How Do I Add Romance To My Marriage? by Matt Perusse
Adding a little romantic flare to your marriage does not have to be extravagant or expensive! Sure it would really speak loud if you were able to smother your spouse with diamonds or expensive weekend getaways. But in today’s economy that is not always a realistic approach. In fact your spouse may think about the money involved and become stressed rather than impressed.
Loosely defined, the word romance means the language of love. So, being romantic simply means to find ways that speak love to your spouse. There are tons of little romantic things that you can do that are free or low cost yet still impress your spouse in a big way.
And trust me when I say that by doing lots of little things consistently you will easily get as much if not more mileage than by doing something over-elaborate and infrequent. And when romance is steadily present in the relationship the big stuff will count more when it can be afforded.
The real key to romance is the effort and love put in to your deeds and not so much the money spent. This does not mean you have to sweat and gruel over things either. For example, let’s look at some things that could be done throughout the week that will impress your spouse, cost less than twenty bucks, and take only a few hours of your time over the week.
On Monday wake up a few minutes before them and make the coffee. While it’s brewing write “I love you!” on the mirror with your finger so when they get out of the shower it will show in the steam. Then bring them their coffee in bed, and wake them with a gentle kiss on the cheek.
On Tuesday do the same (my wife wakes to coffee and a kiss 7 days a week) and send an email asking them to spend one of the weekend days with you, at least a couple hours anyway. Find a love poem on Google and start to memorize it. Something better than roses are red violets blue!
On Thursday send them another email saying that you are thinking about them and remind them of your weekend date. If you have trouble memorizing your poem then print it and read it to them but they cannot know about it.
On Friday make sure that you have some picnic type food on hand or stop and get some. (remember to get them their favorite treat for dessert) Because this weekend you and your spouse are having lunch at your favorite park or beach. Maybe find one that neither of you have been to.
The weekend is here! While your spouse is getting ready you can assume the responsibility of packing lunch. Don’t rush them just let them have their morning routine. Go to the park, have a picnic, take them for a walk on a trail, hold hands, and when you find the right place look them in the eyes and recite the poem. When you’re done look into their eyes again and say “I love you ___”
Matt Perusse
Founder of The Relationship Solutions Project
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Article Source: Life Is Cheerful