55.       Day at the Movies

Have a movie marathon some rainy or cold Saturday.  Put all your errands and chores on hold and head to your nearest theater.  Hit three or four movies and mix it up.  Buy the theater popcorn and drinks but sneak your own candy in.  This is a great way to spend some fun time together, holding hands or cuddling, while sharing some laughs and maybe tears watching a variety of flicks.

56.       A Walk in the Park

Spending quality time together where you can talk and just enjoy each other’s company is critical to a good relationship.  Plan a nice walk in the park to include a comfortable blanket to sit on the grass with while having a good old-fashioned picnic.  Take this time talk, watch other people with their kids, and then just walk around, hand-in-hand.

57.       Name a Star

As a special gift, ask your mate to join you outside at night when the sky is black and the stars shining brightly.  Point up to the universe and state, “See that star over there?  That is your star.  I bought it for you.”  Then present them with the certificate showing that they do in fact have a star named after them.  This wonderful gift will last a lifetime!

58.       Coupon Book

Create a coupon book filled with any number you like of 20-minute massages.  One day when least expected, when your mate comes dragging in the door tired after a long, hard day at work, present this along with a gentle kiss.  Although you are the one offering the massages, if you remain faithful to your coupons and never grumble, your love life will more than likely be enhanced and before long, your mate will be the one giving you massages.

59.       Dinner by the Fire

Order in some of your favorite food, open a bottle of fine wine, light some candles, and lay out a cozy blanket in front of a roaring fire.  Enjoy feeding each other food, sneaking little kisses in between.  This wonderful romantic moment will help build your relationship even stronger.  This kind of gesture shows your mate that you really want something special from your relationship and that spending quality time together is a priority.

60.       Scavenger Hunt

If things have been a little stressed in your relationship, do something extra special.  Start by creating a trail of rose petals from the door to the kitchen where your mate will find a note to go to the bedroom.  In the bedroom, have another note next to an overnight bag telling them to meet you at a specific hotel restaurant where you know the ambience is cozy and romantic.  The note should direct them to ask for you at the restaurant where you will be waiting to enjoy a fine dinner together.  After dinner and cocktails, gently lead your mate by the hand to a beautiful room that you have reserved for the night.  There on the bed is a robe and a red rose.  This will do more for your relationship than you can imagine.

61.       Photo Album

As a wonderful keepsake, create a photo album for your mate.  Include the parents or siblings to come up with some special childhood and teenage pictures.  Include family, friends, special occasions, and times of the two of you together.  Whenever the two of you feel as though you are drifting apart or taking one another for granted, pull out the photo album as a reminder of the incredible person in your life.

62.       The Art of Gift Giving

Everyone loves to be given a gift, especially as a surprise or “just because.”  Just remember while giving gifts is a beautiful thing to do for the person you love, there are five key essentials for making your mate know that you are giving just because you love them.  First, put some thought into the gift.  Do not just pick up something at the last minute so you are not empty handed.  Second, make the effort.  Even if you have a busy schedule, be sure to schedule time to shop.  Third, give with the right attitude.  You give because you appreciate and love, not because you want something back.  Fourth, plan what you are going to give.  Find something that is important for your mate and not necessarily to you.  Finally, add the element of surprise into the gift giving.  Using this equation is sure to impress your mate and leave a lasting impression.