"I suppose your idea of romance is whatever will separate me from my panties."
- Julie Warner as Vailula in Doc Hollywood.
Being romantic doesn't take much. The women who helped us research this site told us in no uncertain terms that the effort behind the gesture is far more important than the resulting gesture. In other words, gestures that don't cost you anything are often far more valuable to a woman than spending big chunks of your salary. Women want to know that you're thinking of them - that you are expending brain cells and moments of time - and especially pieces of your heart on them. Unfortunately, this takes time, and it often takes doing things that are traditionally considered damn unmanly, in particular listening carefully and empathically to your wife (or significant other).
Fortunately for you, we've done your homework for you. We've talked with hundreds of women and found out what it takes to "separate her from her panties" without shortening the potential length of the relationship. Here's what it takes. Look through the advice and lists of ideas on the site. Think about the ones that might work for you - the ones that might appeal to your significant other. Then DO THEM! Please listen to us when we suggest that it is far more important to think about what she might like than what you like. Trust us. Worry about her and you'll get what you want. Remember, though, as Honorary Romance-Guru Gregory J. P. Godek, author of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic [See the links page. Sooner or later we'll get good books like this one on it] says (and we paraphrase:)
"Don't equate romance with sex. Romance is always about love. Romance is only occasionally about sex."
At any rate, look. Click. Read. You're bound to find something that will work for both of you and that will make her feel like a princess. All you have to do is follow through!
"Love is a verb" - Stephen R. Covey
Some of the suggestions for romance here cost money. Some don't. Those that do usually come with links to make it easier for you. All except the most obvious include step by step instructions. Easy for you, princess for her. You will both win - if you execute! We love that!
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Thanks and good luck!