TIP THREE: ONCE UPON A ROMANTIC DINNER

Let me remember the last dining out I had with my darling. Wow! It was such a night to remember; though she jilted me months later. Reason? She had been double-dating all the while we were together. But the only reason that still keeps her from hanging up on me anytime I ring her up these days, is when I remind her about our last dinner out. She goes like, " You know, I almost choked when I saw that golden bracelet around the wine bottle", " my favourite part was the ride to the dinner", and on and on.

What am I saying? Make an effort to breathe a little extra romance into your next dinner out. You won't be sorry!

* Send your partner an invitation with a song by you or a song she/he loves very much, through telegram or MMS mesaging. It will be fun to receive at work!

* If your partner eads a certain newspaper everyday, run an advert in that newspaper inviting only him/her to the dinner. If you don't get a response by the end of the day, refer your partner to that paper and tell him/her there's something "INTERESTING" about that paper!

* Keep the evening a surprise. Hire a taxi ( or a limo ) to pick him/her up from work, or from home. If the vehicle will be waiting in a public place, have the driver hold a large sign showing your partner's name.

Call yourr partner, alerting her to something "unusual" in the building. Let the driver bring her to the restaurant without answering any questions.

* Arrive at least a half-hour early and arrange everything with the manager, or your server for the evening. Provide clear instructions as to exactly when each surprise will happen according to sequence.

* Prepare a gift for your partner to wear: a piece of jewelry, tie clip, flower, hat, or whatever. Place the item(s) in a box along with a note asking your partner to wear the item(s).

FOR MEN ONLY (YOU LADIES COULD TRY IT OUT IF YOU COMFORTABLE WITH IT ) : Here is a wonderful link to a "Romantic Dinner Dressing-up Game" for free. Guys, see if you have the dress sense it takes to make your sweetheart(s) look and feel cherished, appreciated and of course, DASHING!

" www.y8.com/games/Romantic_Dinner_Dressup "

* Write a love letter for your darling partner to read on the ride to the restaurant.

* Pre-arramge a portable stereo with tape or CD of your favourite romantic songs in it. Hide it under the table. During the dinner, press "PLAY" and get carried "AWAY!!!"

* Have a bouquet of flowers or a single rose in a vase brought to your table during the meal along with a note reading, " To the most beautiful/handsome woman/man in the restaurant".

* Sneak a gift into the food making sure that it can't be swallowed inadvertently. this is a great way to propose. For instance, a bracelet around a wine bottle (I used this one!), a plastic egg with a ring inside, a pair of theatre tickets or plane tickets for a vacation hidden in the napkin... BE CREATIVE!

* Prepay before your partner arrives. When you ask for the bill, let the server refuse to take money because, " You're such a beautiful couple."

* If you're low on budget, instead of hiring a taxi or limo, you could ask a friend to paly your chauffer for just one night! (That is, IF he won't be busy too... you understand?)

TIP TWO: THE BATH

A bath together can be a very sensual and pleasurable experience; warm water caressing your skin, dissolving stress, relaxing muscles, and making you feel weightless and carefree. It's an experience I personally look forward to all day long! The key to romantic bathing is to be playful, sexy and relaxed.

* If you're considering this idea, you and your partner obviously already share an intimate physical relationship. So, feel free to make the invitation as naughty as you like. For example, " I can't wait to get you all wet on Saturday! ".

* Clean the bathroom! This is extremely important. Since you will be spending most of the evening in the bathroom, make it as inviting and pleasant as possible. God knows I love it in there!!!

* Replace the light bulbs with soft, dim ones or coloured ones. Less light means less self-consciousness and more romance.

* Place a portable stereo in the room, out of harm's way. If it has an automatic replay function or a CD changer, the better. Play soft, mood-enhancing music - classical, jazz, or whatever your favourites may be.

* Take your time. Slowly and thoroughly wash eachother with your feet. Blow bubbles at each other with drinking straws. Be playful and imaginative. You're both naked and wet, so you're bound to think of some fun activities.

VIP: If you don't have a bathtub, don't despair. Most of these suggestions above can be applied in a normal shower!

* Once your shower or bath is over, climb out onto the rug and take turns toweling each other off with your fluffy towels. Just take your time (I'd enjoy every bit of the exploring if I were you!).

* When both of you are luxuriously dried, wrap yourselves in bathrobes; grab your partner, the music, food and champagne, and continue the evening in the room of your choice...

TIP ONE: THE MASSAGE

On Valentine's Day, you could invite your partner to your place preferably in the cool evening, writing on a slip of paper, " I can't wait to touch you all over", and attaching it to a bottle of essential oil.

* Take a massage class or study a book on step-by-step massage techniques; or scroll down below to VIP for free tips on giving an expert massage.

* Light lots of candles, preferably scented candles. Or use unscented candles for visual aesthetics and then add spraying a soft perfume around the room to bathe the in room in fragrance.

* Play soft, relaxing music: classical, New Age, Jazz and so on. Avoid vocal music, loud rhythms, and anything else that might be distracting.

* Before you begin the massage, make sure neither of you is hungry, thirsty, or needs to use the bathroom. If you eat beforehand, have a light meal. Your minds should be on the massage, not indigestion.

* Do a massage that is appropriate for your relationship. If an erotic massage is not appropriate, please don't try to sneak it in. Even if you and your partner enjoy an intimate physical relationship, keep the massage more or less platonic and keep sex OFF your brain.

* The idea is to massage all body parts - and make the whole body feel loved, relaxed and invigorated. After the massage is finished, you both can go " where your hearts lead you! ".

VIP : Use the techniques below to give your sweetheart a professional massage you both will never forget in a long time to come -

1. Begin the massage with your partner lying on his or her back.

2. For a full body massage, this is the usual sequence:

i. Right Leg

ii. Left Leg

iii. Chest and Neck

iv. Right Arm

v. Abdomen

vi. Back and Buttocks

vii. Massage the head and face seperately at the end.

But as far as I can tell, you can use any sequence anyway!

3. Do not tense your shoulders or hands while massaging. If you do, your partner will feel the tension, and you will tire quickly.

4. Signal that you are finished with a specific body part by stroking it lightly up and down before moving on to the next body part. This will help to create smooth transitions.

5. For types of effective strokes, kindly visit this cool link: http://www.free-massage-videos.com/massage-movements.html

* FOR MEN ONLY: Consider the following list of nine erotic areas on a woman's body (compiled by the American Association of Sex Counselors and Therapists.):

i. Small of the Neck: Flick gently with the tongue.

ii. Scalp: Scratch gently and massage to reduce stress and release endorphins (pleasure hormones).

iii. Edge of the Earlobe: Nibble and stroke gently.

iv. Inside of the Arm: Touch lightly with fingernails or fingertips.

v. Sacrum, the area just above the crease of the buttocks: Massage lightly with the thumb.

vi. Inner Thigh: Lightly trace a triangle from a few inches below the crotch to the inside of the knee.

vii. Behind the knee: Sroke the soft, sensitive skin.

viii. Achilles' Tendon: Slowly stroke from just below the ankle bone up to the back of the knee.

ix. Breasts: Use all the fingers to stroke each breast in different directions, working toward, but stopping at the nipples.

WARNING:

1. Never massage a pregnant woman during the first three months of pregnancy. Although foot and shoulder rubs are always welcome.

That's it for a relieving evening together. Now, keep the oil warm, the touch gentle, the candles and the moans coming...

TAKE NOTE!

Before delving into these wonderful tips, prepare your mind firstly for a potentially EXPLOSIVE romantic valentine's day.

* Look your partner in the eye when you speak or listen. Glancing about the room suggests that you're not really interested.

* Use body language that says you're alert. Turn your face and body towards your partner.

* Ask questions and wait for complete answers. Really listen to what your partner says and then ask follow-up questions to you've been paying attention (not stealing a glance of another woman passing by) .

* Don't monopolise the conversation, and watch your use of the word "I". Rather employ "we".

* Be positive, enthusiastic and attentive.

* NEVER talk about money, business or any other everyday concerns. Rather talk about yourselves, your needs, your future together, how you first met, you know.

* Don't assume as a reward for your time and effort, sexual gratifiation will be the next item on the agenda. The most important intention/mindset you'll have that day is to make your partner happy - not your personal gain. Just enjoy your partner's delight. Though it could be up to your partner to decide what happens next, if you know what I mean...

INTRODUCTION

What is Romantic?

According to my personal dictionary, "romantic" means marked by expressions of love or affection and conducive to love-making.

How Do I Know Romantic Gestures?

Actions that express love and affection are characterised by:

1. Thoughtfulness: They tell our loved ones we've thought about what they like, and that we've made choices to take the pain specifically to please them.

2. Flattery: They make people feel special, elated and "on-top-of-the-world". This would further mean that they are worthy of extra time and effort.

3. Creativity: They show people that we've ventured into the untried territories of imagination to bring unusual joy and excitement, plus surprises. These two wonderful feelings will be highly valued as they are scarce in most people's lives.


THE MAGIC OF VALENTINE

A close relationship is nourished by small, sweet, day-to-day gestures: holding hands while taking a walk, stealing kisses during house chores, telling her she's beautiful (and meaning it) in the morning before she combs her hair; telling him he looks sexy (and meaning it) when he's ready to leave for work.

However, such gestures can become habitual over time. We begin to take them for granted until we look around one day, and wonder how the romance vanished from the relationship.

How do you then keep the flame burning? Easy yet easily overlooked. You just need a little forced, conscious and extra effort to jump-start that relationship.

And that is the GOLDEN opportunity valentine provides us. by giving us a special day off from any other thing but to focus our special attention on your very special darling.

With the right combination of the three principles of romance I mentioned earlier (which include THOUGHT, FLATTERY and CREATIVITY) , this fire can definitely be rekindled back into your relationship.

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