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12 Easy Things You Can Do To Be Romantic
Romance is common in the early stages of a relationship, but quickly fades when the chase is over. It doesn’t take too long before a relationship suffers from a lack a romance. It certainly doesn’t have to be that way. It’s best if it’s not that way! Keeping the romance alive is important in any intimate relationship.
Fortunately, there are many simple and easy things anyone can do to reintroduce romance into a relationship, including these:
1. Hold hands. Holding hands is free, easy and can be done nearly anywhere. It requires no effort, but it is meaningful. Holding hands is a simple and easy way to add a little romance to your life.
2. Shop together. It all depends on what you’re shopping for. Shopping for a new shovel isn’t all that romantic, but shopping for perfume, jewelry or lingerie can be romantic.
3. Give a quick compliment. A quick compliment can be romantic depending on the nature of the compliment. “I love the way you mowed the grass this week” isn’t going to turn up the romantic energy. “I just love the way you look in your glasses” might just do the trick.
4. Take a short road trip. Get out of town and explore someplace new. It can be a nature area or a diner famous for its cheeseburgers. There’s something romantic about hopping in the car and going on a…