According to Dr. Margaret Paul, one of the top ten
signs of a healthy relationship is spontaneous warmth and affection. A
romantic evening planned by you is an amazing and wonderful surprise for
your wife. The first step is to really listen to her. Executing a
perfectly romantic evening will depend greatly on the type of woman she
is, what she likes and what she is passionate about. For example, if she
doesn’t particularly like steak, don’t take her to the most expensive
steakhouse in town for dinner.
Preparation
If you have children, the first step is to get a
babysitter. If you can, have your children stay the night with friends
or relatives. Purchase any necessary items for the evening, including a
small gift, card, candles, wine or other beverage, ingredients for
dinner and anything else you anticipate needing.
Surprise Her
Find a small surprise gift and a sweet card. Make
it as unique as your wife is. If she truly loves orchids, buy her a
beautiful orchid arrangement or plant. If she collects PEZ dispensers,
track down one she doesn’t have and order it well in advance. Write in
the card how much you love and appreciate her; don’t just sign your
name. Wrap the gift and seal the card. Place it somewhere in the house
where she’ll see it as soon as she walks in the door.
Dinner
Make a dinner decision. If you are confident in
your cooking skills, make her favorite home-cooked meal. Start just
before she arrives home so she’ll be welcomed by a wonderful aroma
wafting from the kitchen. Remember to get her favorite bottle of wine,
beer or evening beverage. Set the table with the special place settings,
silverware and dishes. Add a personal touch such as candles, flower
petals or a picture cube filled with wedding photos. If you would rather
not cook, make a reservation at her favorite restaurant. When making
the reservation, allow plenty of time for your wife to come home, open
the gift and get ready to go out for the night.
Evening Stroll
After dinner, take a romantic stroll. Walk to a
nearby park, garden, beach, pier or other location that is meaningful to
you and your relationship. Hold her hand or wrap your arm around her
shoulders. Stop for a moment or two in a dimly lit area to gaze up at
the moon and the stars. You could also walk to a nearby coffee shop, ice
cream shop or dessert parlor for an after dinner treat. Sit outside and
enjoy or continue on your walk with cup or cone in hand.
Finishing Touches
Top off the evening with one last romantic
expression. Run her a hot bubble bath and then join her in it or give
her a relaxing massage with soft music, candles and massage oil. Cuddle
up under a blanket on the couch for an episode of your favorite
television show or movie. Read to each other from a favorite book or
collection of poetry in bed. When you're cuddled up together, whisper in
her ear and tell her how much you enjoyed the evening and how much you
love her.
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