From forgetting anniversaries to never making any occasion special, some men seem to lack the romantic gene. That’s where we come in. If you, just like us, have grown up on a diet of soap operas and romantic novels, we bet romance is a thing you crave. So if he isn’t already a Romeo, these 10 things will nudge him in the right direction.
1. Print out the rules: It might sound a tad too unromantic, but sometimes spelling out exactly what you want might be a good idea. Give him a general outline and let him plan the details.
2. Do some PDA: Not anything that will make your friends gag (or worse still unfriend you on Facebook), but be sure to show little signs of affection to let him know that romance really is in the small things.
3. Communicate more often: Most men sign off romance as a frivolous, unnecessary relationship side-effect. Let him know how importance it is for you to keep things rosy.
4. Praise the little things: He might not really go all out when it comes to romance, but make sure you appreciate the little steps he takes. It will keep him motivated.
5. Romance with his rules: He might find time spent playing a video game romantic (yeah, we know!!) but before you shelve the idea, give it a try. The fun, playful side to him might just be what you want.
6. Go easy: Yes, you want him to master all the rules, but give him some time. Don’t make this your constant agenda.
7. Make the little things count: Let him know that being romantic doesn’t mean that he has to build you a Taj Mahal. Bringing you tea in bed, doing the dirty dishes or just making the bed also helps.
8. Be the romantic guy: If he doesn’t get the hint, take things in your hands and be the romantic hero you want him to be. Surprise him once in a while, plan some great dates and compliment him occasionally to give him an idea of what you are looking for.
9. Make every day things romantic (and let him know): Instead of waiting to go out on a big date, just cook his favourite meal and ask him to choose the music. Let him know that romantic doesn’t really need a lot of effort.
10. Switch the roles: This is a trick everyone in a long-term relationship swears by. Behave the exact way that he does and teach him with your actions. So in case if he arrives late for that big dinner, maybe next time you want to be AWOL when he makes a plan. Trust us, it works.
Source: iDiva
