Prepare meals together. Okay..so your partner isn't Julia Child or Emeril...they don't have to be and neither do you, if one of you cooks and the other does not, even keeping the other company and talking while preparing the meal can be wonderful. Playful hugs while stirring something on the stove....kisses on the neck...all romantic expressions of love, just be careful to not get too carried away or you may end up ordering take out, or getting out the fire extinquisher after you find your way through the smoke to the stove.

Speaking of take out or delivery...order a pizza, chinese take out, whatever and eat it in bed.

Share an ice cream cone, or bowl of fruit. Strawberries are made for this. A little whipped cream, I'll leave the rest to you.

Open a window...enjoy the fresh air. Especially wonderful shared while snuggled in the arms of the one you love on a rainy day or night.

If your partner is not as open as you are about emotion or displays of affection in public, agree on a word or code between the two of you to use just to mean "I love you". It can be anything you want, it may sound like nonsense to those around you, but your partner will know what you mean. *twinkle twinkle*

Late at night, go outside and sit together, snuggle up and enjoy the night sky and each other's company. Have a snowball fight. It may take longer to clear the driveway, but think of the fun you'll have doing it. Or make "snow angels" together. The "angels" and how they appear in the snow I'll leave to your imagination. A walk hand in hand in the rain sharing an umbrella. So people may think you're crazy....who cares? When we're in love isn't one allowed and expected to be a little crazy? Laugh at the crowd and enjoy yourselves.

Take a drive. Just pick a road and go. Follow where it leads. Exploring the countryside along less travelled roads can be an adventure and fun. The discovery of somewhere new, the time spent together. Plan, or just take a romantic getaway even for a few hours. Respect your partner's opinions and thoughts as well as their feelings. It might not always be a good time for spontaneous romance and might not be well received. Don't get your feelings hurt and pout, offer a rain check, try again another time, just don't say to heck with it and quit trying. It takes TWO to make things work, not just the efforts of one.

Don't be critical of you partner's attempts at romance or being romantic. While it may fail terribly, appreciate the time, thought and effort. It may even be funny..be careful in the laughter and how you handle it. What matters is the effort is there, the love and devotion. Besides, you at least try something the other finds romantic and they'll be more likely to try or do something YOU find romantic.

Kids around doesn't mean an end to romance. Watching the one you love play with or care for a child can give some of the most romantic loving moments you can share. Smiles, gentle touches, laughter are all a part of it. True, an exhausted frazzled parent caring for a sick one who has been kept up all night for several nights is not too pleasant at times, or as atractive as they normally are, but just a smile or hug from you, some TLC, understanding along with a little help and doing something for them or yourself can be the most romantic and appreciated thing you can do.

Get the kids in on it. Have a little one run messages to your partner be it a written note or a message. Kids love playing "cupid" or "matchmaker". Not only is the child learing about communication, but in later years, will have been taught the importance of communication in a loving relationship. Little ones also get the satifaction of being a "helper".

Sharing joy and happiness on an every day level with someone you love. It's the little things the every day things that often mean the most when shared. The special moments alone will be there too.

Tell your partner they are loved, admired and appreciated. Acknowledge accomplishments and talents. Whether it be with words or actions...it will be a treasured memory in years to come.

Be supportive of one another, even if you don't agree or have the same hobbies. It's the differences and the common interests that make us who we are.

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