The Honeymoon Can't Be Over

Keeping the honeymoon alive will take some effort on both of your parts. You have some tools to make it easier, so you will start to see a change. Practice adding something romantic and thoughtful into your relationship. It’s too easy to get caught up in everyday life and forget, but there’re so many ways (big and small) to show your love. You don’t have to spend a lot of money or time, but you must actually do it. Here’s a short list of some simple things to get you started:

• Give flowers for no reason at all. Grab a bouquet from a flower shop or the supermarket. Do you know how easy it is to go online and order flowers? Call them “because I love you flowers."
• Technology is an everyday part of life so just go with it. Send an email or text message with a simple “just thinking of you and I love you” or “I hope you’re having a great day” or “can’t wait to see you between the sheets tonight.”
• Take 3 minutes of your day and go to a free e-card website. Pick one and send it. Some sites let you select a dozen and automatically have them sent out every week. Now you’re covered for at least the next 3 months and it didn’t cost you a penny!
• Think back to elementary school when you made a card or gift for your girlfriend (maybe you started dating early). Get some paper, glue, crayons or whatever and just create something that says you love her.
• This is one’s important! Pay attention to what your other half wants. The next time that you’re in a store together and someone notices a shirt or trinket they like, make a mental note to come back and buy it. Write it down if you have to; just be aware of likes and dislikes and you’ll be the best gift giver on the planet.

Start practicing your skill of romance and it will become habit. Naturally as you think of more ways to express your love, you’ll get better at it. As your relationship develops, so will you level of romance and respect. Keep in mind, money doesn’t guarantee romance. I know the stereotype of many women is they need huge diamonds and designer bags (and if you can afford it then they should get it), but that’s not what romance is about. You shouldn’t be forced to spend a lot of money on “stuff.”