Discover the latest insights, research and trends in health and wellness. Get practical advice on fitness, nutrition and mental well-being to prioritize your health and achieve a happy life.
Remember when you were first together and you would have done anything to make your wife smile? Surprise flowers 'just because' and heading out on a whim to get her favorite treats used to be a regular occurrence.
Romance in marriage isn't about seducing your wife into sex or looking after your own personal gain, it's about making her smile and reminding her of your love for her.
When was the last time you romanced your wife? Don't let displaying your love to your sweetheart become a thing of the past. Here are 12 romantic things you could easily do to impress your wife.
1. Keep Dating your Wife
One of the best romantic ideas for your wife is to keep dating her.
What does this mean? Exactly what it sounds like: Go on dates!
Once or twice a month, plan a romantic evening out and act like you
did when you were first dating. Open the car door for her, ask
'get-to-know-you' questions, and be a gentleman.
Not only is this sweet idea completely romantic, it also helps build
sexual chemistry, boosts your libido, and affords you and your wife some
quality time together away from the hustle and bustle of your regular
routine.
2. Surprise Her with a Gift
The next time you're coming home from work, why not grab something to
surprise your wife with? You can easily pick up some flowers or her
favorite chocolates at the corner store before heading home. Some other
great ideas for surprise gifts are:
Bring home her favorite coffee
Wine or champagne
Get her something from her online wish-list
Bring home dinner so she doesn't have to cook
3. Write Her a Love Letter
Make your wife fall deeper in love with you by writing her a love
letter. This builds deeper intimacy between the two of you. It's also
great for those who have trouble vocalizing their affections.
Make a list of all the things you love and appreciate about your wife
and then, e-mail it to her. You can kick it up a notch by hand-writing
the letter and leaving it out for her to read.
4. Look Out for Exciting Events
Being romantic doesn't always mean being an ooey-gooey, lovestruck
couple. Make your date-night fun and romantic by looking out for
exciting events happening near your that you wife might enjoy. Pick a
band, artist, play, or any other event your wife has been looking
forward to and snag some tickets. She'll be thrilled with the surprise
and touched that you thought of her.
5. Give Her a Massage
One romantic idea for your wife is to give her a relaxing massage after a long day.
The next time she's propped her feet up on your lap or is exhausted
after a long day, use it as an opportunity to spoil her with relaxation.
It's always nice to receive a massage in return for your hand's hard
work, but don't expect it! The sweetest thing about giving your wife a
massage is that you're entirely focusing on her. Your goal is to make
sure she feels amazing.
6. Take Care of Yourself
Looks aren't everything. Still, everyone wants to be physically
attracted to their mate! One way you can bring romance in marriage is by
taking care of your appearance. Work out regularly and eat well. Care
for any body hair, practice good personal hygiene, and dress to impress
when you're taking your sweetheart out.
7. Make Her Life Easier
Sometimes the most romantic ideas for your wife are the simplest
ones. You can show your wife you really care by doing some simple things
that will make her life that much easier. Some great ideas for daily
romance include:
Offer to take care of the kids so she can go out with her friends
Do the dishes
Clean up around the house
Make her breakfast
Pick up some groceries
Mow the lawn
Fill the car with gas
8. Take it to the Bedroom
One fantastic way to include romance in marriage is by spoiling her
in the bedroom. Studies show that now only does regular physical
intimacy lower stress and increase trust, it also bonds couples closer
together through the love hormone "˜oxytocin'.
Make your sex life romantic. Set the mood with candles and music and
let your wife know there's no hurry. Take your time together kissing and
building intimacy. Engage in foreplay and have fun!
9. Take a Weekend Trip
One great way to build romance with your wife is to plan a surprise
getaway! Couples who travel together experience deeper intimacy. It's
also exciting to explore a new place together. Romance your wife with a
romantic B&B getaway for the weekend.
10. A Night Designed for Her
Have fun and show off your romantic side by planning a night that's
just meant for your wife. Go to a restaurant she loves and then do an
activity she's crazy about such as ice-skating or going to a movie she's
been dying to see.
11. Cook for Her
Women love to be doted on and they love to eat. Combine these things
together and you get a romantic night in for two with food cooked by the
love of her life.
There's nothing more romantic than showing off your culinary skills
with a fantastic meal for your lady-love. Set aside one night this week
and surprise her with her favorite meal.
You can make this as simple or as elaborate as you like. It all
depends on what you're comfortable with. A three-course meal complete
with her favorite dessert surely isn't going to hurt. But odds are she's
going to be equally impressed with some simple pasta and garlic bread.
12. Be Physical
Many women respond positively to physical touch. Without taking
things into the bedroom, physical intimacy can still be a powerful and
romantic way to express your love to your wife. Start your romantic
journey by holding hands every day, passionately kissing more, and
cuddling to your heart's content.
Being romantic shouldn't mean planning complicated grand gestures.
Instead, keep dating your wife, cook for her, give her a massage, or
look for ways to make her day easier. By using these romantic ideas for
your wife you'll successfully keep the spark alive in your marriage.
