Romantic New Year's Resolutions

It's that time of year again. People everywhere are resolving to eat healthy, exercise, lose weight, budget better, work less, stop biting their nails, and the list goes on.

While resolutions are usually about improving yourself, they're not often geared towards improving your relationship. This year, why not set a few romantic resolutions?

1. Date Night.
   Set a 'date night' at least once a month. Even if it's just dinner and a movie, make time for each other and get out and about. Or check out our creative date ideas.
   
   
2. I Love You
   We always think that we say "I Love You" enough, but in reality, you can never say it enough. Tell your partner several times a day that you love them. Try telling them "I Love You" in a foreign language. Or, say I love you with words other than 'I Love You'.
   
   
3. Words of Love.
   Nothing sparks the warm fuzzies of love than seeing it written out on paper. Try leaving your partner a love note in the morning to find when they wake up. Vow to write a passionate letter or love poem once a month.
   
   Even if you're not a poet, you can still leave love notes with Love Letters Now, which gives you unique and romantic love notes to give to your sweetie. Hide them around the house, slip them into his/her briefcase or lunch, or give them to them one by one over time. If you're having a hard time putting your emotions down on paper, Love Letters Now is your perfect solution.
   
   
4. Surprises.
   Spontaneity is the key here. Try sending her flowers "just because". Buy him 2 tickets to a game of his favorite sport -- and go with him! Vow to surprise your partner at least once a month.
   
   
5. Weekend Get-a-way.
   Take a romantic weekend away for no reason (no anniversary, holiday, etc) except to be together. Head to a cabin in the mountains, a local bed and breakfast, or a relaxing spa. It doesn't really matter where you go, just bring along a few essentials. A great accessory: the Kama Sutra Weekender Kit or the Wet Weekend Love Kit.
   
   
6. Show Your Love.
   Give your partner compliments, hold hands, open doors, and engage in public displays of affection. It's the little things you do to show your love that always mean the most.
   
   
7. Be creative.
   Shake up your romantic life with a little creativity. Think outside of the box. One of the easiest things to do is to create a coupon book for your partner and give him/her one coupon for every week of the year. Check out our free printable romantic coupons.
   
   
8. Have Fun.
   Take up a hobby together this year. Join a softball team together, take cooking lessons, golf lessons, or dancing lessons. You'll not only learn something new, but you'll have fun with your partner at the same time!
   
   
9. Do Something.
   Make him lunch. Paint her toenails. Wash and wax his car. Do her weekly chores. You've always heard that it's the little things that really matter when in comes to showing how much you care. So vow to show how much you care by doing something nice for your partner frequently. It's the practical (and much appreciated) way to show your love!
   
   
10. Learn More About Each Other.
    There is always more to learn about your partner and you can have a lot of fun doing it. Spend some time each week documenting your own love story with All About Us. This book is a unique, insightful, and fun way to get to know each other better (you can always learn more) and document your relationship. For those in newer relationships, try 1,000 Questions for Couples, a great ebook with 1,000 questions designed to really help you get to know each other better than you thought possible.
    
    

Pick a few romantic resolutions other than 'eat healthier' this year. Everyone needs a little more love and romance in their life this year.

Happy Romantic New Year

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Romantic Ways to Spend Valentine's Day

By: Amy Cunningham

Are you looking for a truly romantic way to spend valentine's day or a valentine's gift? Here are our top 10 ways to celebrate your love on Valentine's Day.

1. Day Off.
   Devote the entire day to each other. Take the day off from work and spend it doing things together that you normally don't have the time to do.
   
   
2. Honeymoon Again.
   Take a second honeymoon... even if it's in your hometown and only for a night! Book the honeymoon suite at a nice hotel and lavish each other in luxury.
   
   
3. Week Long Celebration.
   Who says that Valentine's day has to last for just one day? Break the rules and celebrate for an entire week! Do something special together each day.
   
   
4. Be Kids Again.
   Get several boxes of kids valentine's cards and write a different love note on each one. You can use love quotes, love poems, or just words from your own heart. Give her valentine's each day, each hour, or all at once. Fill them with candy or just words of love.
   
   
5. Travel.
   Take her on a special getaway... find a poster for the location and give it to her as an over sized valentine's card with a written love note and the tickets taped to the back!
   
   
6. Bed & Breakfast.
   Book a room at a local bed & breakfast for an incredibly romantic night. Find the perfect place with this online B&B directory.
   
   
7. Romantic Movies.
   Head to your video store and rent several romantic movies. Bake your own pizza together (how about a heart shaped one!) and spend all day (or night) watching movie after movie.
   
   
8. Gifts of Love.
   Looking for something truly unique? Head to local antique shops or eBay and pick up some gorgeous antique jewelry. Show her that your love will truly stand the tests of time!
   
   
9. Music to Your Ears.
   Compile all of your love songs onto your love song CD mix and have romantic music playing throughout the day/night in the background.
   
   
10. Game On.
    Romantic game that is... Spend the night having fun in the bedroom with a sexy, romantic game.
    
    

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10 Romantic Ideas for Rose Petals

By: Amy Cunningham

Petals from a rose, widely considered the most romantic flower, increases the romance of any intimate situation. This classic romantic gesture is a simple, but unforgettable one.

Rose petals are readily available both in your local market or online. For fresh rose petals, call your local florist and for silk, check your local craft store. If you're interested in purchasing online, you can purchase fresh, freeze-dried, or silk rose petals at PickAPetal.com.

Here are 10 romantic ideas for using rose petals:

1. Run a hot bath and add the rose petals to the water. You can do as little or as many as you like, but in our experience, adding a lot sets the mood. Light floral scented candles around the bathroom and turn off the lights. This intimate bath will be like no other.
   
2. If you own a hot tub, float rose petals atop the water. You may want to leave the jets off for the time being so that your filter doesn't fill up with rose petals. If you have room on the sides of the hot tub, light a few candles for added intimacy. Want to get risqu�? Get in the rose covered tub in the nude.
   
3. If you have a pool rather than a hot tub, float them in there. You won't be able to use as many, but the lights from the pool reflecting on the rose petals will be romantic none the less. For a little extra excitement, try skinny dipping in your rose covered pool.
   
4. Spend the night at a hotel in a room with a Jacuzzi bath. Light some candles, distress, and rejuvenate your relationship for the night.
   
5. Get intimate in the bedroom by spreading rose petals all over your bed. You could try satin sheets and then spread the rose petals all over the sheets instead.
   
6. Plan ahead and put rose petals on the blades of your ceiling fan above your bed. When you're laying in bed, have the ceiling fan, turn the ceiling fan on so that the two of you are showered with rose petals.
   
7. Leave a trail of rose petals from your front door leading to your bedroom. Be waiting for your sweetie on the bed in sexy lingerie... possibly red like the rose petals.
   
8. Want to get even more intimate with rose petals? Surprise your sweetie in bed with nothing on except rose petals covering your intimate areas.
   
9. Spread rose petals all over your dining room table, get out your good china, and enjoy a romantic dinner for two by candlelight.
   
10. Fill her car with rose petals as a surprise for to find before work. Attach a note to her steering wheel that says "I'll say she looks as clear as morning roses newly washed with dew. - William Shakespeare"

One final word of caution. Roses are often sprayed with herbicides and pesticides to preserve them. If you plan on floating rose petals in water, you're better off purchasing the freeze-dried petals rather than picking the petals off an actual rose.

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10 Steps to the Perfect Kiss

You're looking into their eyes and they're gazing back. You both move in for the kiss... pause. Not to worry though. With these 10 steps, every kiss from the first to the next will be picture perfect.

Step 1. Look into your partners eyes.

In anticipation of a kiss or to initiate a kiss, start by gazing into your partners eyes. Have you heard the phrase that the eyes are the windows to a persons soul? It's true. When you gaze into your partners eyes, you'll learn their true feelings, emotions, and intentions. In an intimate situation, gazing into your partner's eyes sends an intimate message, letting them know that you want to get closer.

Step 2. Smile.

A small, suggestive small does wonders. If you want to find out if you're partner is interested, sending a suggestive smile will do the trick. If you get a smile back, you're good to go. If not, or if your partner looks down or away, you probably want to back off.

Step 3. Lean in closer.

Now that you know you're about to kiss, it's time to move in. To avoid awkwardness, move slowly. Moving in too fast can make your partner uncomfortable. As you move in, make sure that you're in a comfortable position.

Step 4. Engage in light touching.

Men: A nice touch (literally!) to the perfect kiss is to lightly touch her face as you move in. A light touch such as this promotes the feeling of intimacy between the two of you.

Step 5. Tilt your head.

Now that you're moving in, it's time to make sure that you're aligned with your partner. You want to tilt your head slightly so that your lips are lined up and there's no chance of a missed kiss. Watch as you tilt to make sure that your partner has already tilted.

Step 6. Relax your lips.

Make sure that your lips are relaxed and not tightly pressed together. The perfect kiss is pleasant, with your lips softly pressed together.

Step 7. Moisten your lips.

Lightly moistened lips make for a better kiss, so keep lip balm close. You obviously won't be able to whip out the lip balm when you're "in the moment", so prepare ahead of time. This is true for both men and women. If you're caught off guard, a quick lick of the lips will work for women. Men, you want to keep your lips a bit drier, so don't lick. Both men and women need to tread carefully here. Lips that are moistened too much can make for sloppy, slobbery kisses, while lips that are too dry make for unpleasant, rough kisses. Women, you may also want to wear a brighter red lipstick. Experts agree that the red lipstick sends sexual messages to men and is a perfect addition to the perfect kiss.

Step 8. Close your eyes.

Close your eyes as you're about to make contact. Some people feel awkward if their partner's eyes are open. Besides, you'll end up with a much more passionate kissing experience if you close your eyes and let the sensations drive you.

Step 9. Part your lips.

Now that your lips are relaxed, part them slightly as you begin contact. Don't open them too much or your partner may feel that you're 'swallowing' them. Don't keep them too closed either though because your partner may get the impression that you're not as 'in' to this kiss as they are.

Step 10. The kiss.

It's finally time for impact! Gently touch your lips to theirs and you have the perfect kiss. Be sure not to pull away too quickly. You want to take your time and enjoy it! When you do finally pull away, look your partner in the eyes again. A smile, an embrace, or a whisper letting them know that you enjoyed it are a nice way to end a kiss.

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Types of Kisses

Type Of Kiss

You'll give an acquaintance a peck on the cheek, a first date a lingering kiss on the lips, and your spouse a passionate french kiss. Kissing is an expression of emotions whether that be friendship, love, or passion. There are so many different types of kisses to express these different emotinos and so many more different types of kisses that are just for pure fun and enjoyment. Read through this list of different types of kisses and pick a few to try with your sweetie. If you have an different type of kiss that you'd like to see here, submit it and we'll add it to the list.

Aggressive Kiss

While kissing your partner, gently bite down on their lower lip and look up at them. Start sucking on the bottom lip to give them a great sensation.

All Over Kiss

Grab your partner gently, then begin kissing the forehead, moving down to the nose. Tenderly, with an aggressive feeling, give your partner your best kiss right on the lips. Next, move your way down and continue with your own imagination.

Angel Kiss

This is a sweet, comforting kiss. Gently and ever so lightly kiss your partner either on the eye lid or right next to the eyes.

Angel's Wings Kiss

Take a piece of ice and place it in the small of her back. Slowly move the ice up her back to her shoulder blades. End the kiss by gently sucking until the ice melts.

Animal Kisses

Prior to kissing, select a bunch of animals and write them down. As you kiss, select different animals and then kiss how you think that animal species kisses. The next animal is selected when the animal's kiss is acheived.

Back Kisses

Remove your partners shirt and have them lie down on their stomach. Sit comfortably over your partners lower back and start kissing from the neck all the way down their back, while softly licking & breathing where you have kissed. This will give your partner cold shivers and it is very exciting.

Bambi Kiss

A light lick on the side of the face.

Belly Button Kiss

Lightly kiss and blow on her belly button. It should give her the shivers and make her giggle.

Belly Button Kiss 2

Lift your shirt and your partners (no shirts work too). Place your belly button's against each other. You'll be at the perfect height for an intimate kiss.

Belly Button Lick

Get a yummy cream or drink (whipped cream, etc) and fill your girlfriend/boyfriends belly button with it and lick it out.

Belly Button Shot Kiss

Put some wine in your partners belly button, then use your tongue to get it out or you can gently suck it out. This is a sexy, fun kiss.

Belly Kiss

Get down on one knee. Softly lift your partners shirt to reveal a little bit of their belly, then kiss what is revealed. This kiss can lead to more.

Belly Ring Kiss

If your girl has a belly ring, this is a fun kiss. Get down on one knee and slowly lift her shirt to expose her belly button, kissing around her belly button area. Next, kiss directly on the belly button and softly take your tongue, running it slowly around her belly button. Doing this a few times will definitely turn her on.

Belly Ring Kiss

This is only used if your partner has a belly ring. Have your partner lay on the sofa, then slowly stick your tongue out on their navel. Move your tongue around it, gently sucking and licking.

Blow Kiss

While kissing with a little bit of tongue you blow into your partners' mouth causing there cheeks to poof up! Its so much fun and it'll make your partner giggle! Don't blow too hard!

Bottom Lip Kiss

While kissing your partner, gently suck on their bottom lip. If you can, slightly pull away with their lip while you suck on it. This is a very passionate kiss that is fun to do and usually leads to more intense kissing.

Breath Kiss

While kissing, pull back slowly and make your way to the person's cheek or neck, and tell them to sit still. Gently breathe out of your mouth on the cheek/neck, and listen to them giggle and groan with delight!

Bubble Bath Kiss

Fill the bath tub up with water and tons of bubble bath. While in the tub together, wash and kiss each other at the same time. You and your partner will both love it and it can lead to even more fun things.

Bubble Gum Kiss

Blow a bubble with your favorite bubble gum, then ask your partner to put his or her mouth over the bubble and start kissing.

Butterfly Kiss

With your faces less than a breath away, open and close your eyelids against your partners. If done correctly, the fluttering sensation will match the one in your heart.

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10 Tips for Proposing Marriage

Proposing Marriage

Getting engaged is an exciting moment in your life. If you're ready to take the plunge and propose, follow these 10 tips for an engagement that you'll remember forever.

1. Know Her Answer.
   This sounds obvious, but many couples haven't even discussed the subject of marriage. If you've had serious discussions about your relationship and where it's headed, then you probably already know that her answer will be 'yes'. If not, don't rush out and buy a ring. Instead, drop hints here and there to see how she responds. If positive, pick out that rock!
   
   
2. Ring Shopping.
   First, get an idea of what she likes. If she doesn't care about a surprise, then take her out to browse. If you want to surprise her, ask her friends or casually bring up the subject and tell her it's for future reference. You may also want to bring along one of her current rings with you in order to get the sizing right. This ring represents your love and commitment to her, but she's the one wearing it for the rest of her life.
   
   After learning her likes and dislikes, study up on the 4c's. Most men know little about diamonds. Never fear, check out this guide to the 4c's (carat, cut, color, clarity) for tips on buying a diamond.
   
   
3. Insure the Ring.
   After buying the rock, call your insurance agent and add it to your home owner's or renter's policy. Usually the fee is quite small and it will protect your investment if anything should ever happen to it.
   
   
4. Ask for Permission.
   Still somewhat of a southern tradition, many men will ask their future father-in-law for their girlfriends' hand in marriage. Although this rarely happens today and isn't a requirement, it still shows respect and thoughtfulness if you ask for her father's blessing. Invite him out to dinner and let him know how much you truly love his daughter and that you'd like his blessing in asking her to marry you.
   
   
5. Be Creative.
   You only plan to propose once, so make it memorable. Plan early and think creatively. Pick a location that holds a special place in your relationship. Be detail-oriented from the lighting to the mood. Remember that the first thing everyone will ask is 'How did he propose?'. Give her a moment to share for a lifetime. If you're stumped for ideas, check out our marriage proposal ideas with hundreds of ideas to get the creative juices flowing.
   
   
6. Get down on one knee.
   Nothing is more romantic that the man you love down on one knee, with a ring in hand, asking for your hand in marriage. Enough said.
   
   
7. Catpure the moment.
   Have a video camera set up or a friend nearby to take pictures. She'll be so surprised and excited that she won't be thinking about preserving the memory. If you've planned ahead, you'll be able to treasure the moment forever.
   
   
8. Enlist help.
   If needed, get a close friend or family member to help you with the preparations. It makes the planning easier, especially if you're planning a more extravagant proposal. If nothing else, they're available for moral support. Be careful who you choose though. Pick those that you trust and make sure they keep their lips sealed tight.
   
   
9. Surprise!
   If she's like most women, she wants a surprise proposal! Even if she helped pick out the ring or knows that you've been planning to propose, you can still surprise her. Be creative and plan the proposal when she least expects it.
   
   
10. Celebrate!
    Be sure to bring your cell phone along! An engagement is such an exciting time and the first thing your fiance will want to do is call her friends and family. After you've shared the excitement of the moment with your nearest and dearest, it's time to celebrate! Enjoy a romantic dinner, share a bottle of wine, or go all out with an engagement party.
    
    

With these 10 tips for proposing marriage, you're all ready for the big day! Congratulations to you and your future fiance!

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