Being romantic in the early stages of your relationship seems to be on your finger tips and come so naturally. Your guy sends you flowers and you greets him at the door and seduce him into your house for more. He cooks a meal for you as you light the candle and play those love songs softly.

As time goes by, your life's stress continue to increase, couples are familiar with each other and take each other for granted, and such romantic gestures seem to come less naturally. You feel that you have to ''work'' on the relationship and love suddenly becomes serious business, leaving no time for those mushy romance. Flowers are saved for V day and less kisses.

Romancing and seducing each other are not just unimportant, non serious mundane activities. It requires time and effort as well as some creativity and ingenuity. Both of you must care enough to make it happen if you are looking forward for an exciting love life.

Real meaning of Romance

Romance is an expression of love through words, gestures and actions. The love behind the words, gestures and actions makes them romantic. Else they might just be tools for manipulating a partner or creating a ''relationship that satisfies your ideas and fantasies of how one should be. Remember that romantic behavior, without feelings of love is empty.

Express your romance

• Show the kind of physical attraction your partner likes. Does she like her feet to be massaged (Not with OSIM's i-Squeeze of course). Does he like his back to be rubbed? At the end of a long day, sitting together being couch potatoes, touch each other in a way you both enjoy.
   

• PDA - Public display of affection. Hold hands while walking, giving each other light kisses and tell him/her , ''I wanna let everyone know how much I love you''.
   

• Do something romantic everyday, it can be as simple as saying '' I love you'' (too mushy? don't be a wuss guys!). You can do the chores for your partner even it's not your turn.
   

• Be nice to your partner's mum, dad, sibling, best friend or her 三八婆aunties.Being considerate to people who matters most to your partner is to show thoughtfulness and love.
   

• Show genuine concern when he/she has a problem at work or concerned about a family situation. Show your love by asking how things are going. (It takes 2 hands to clap, if the other ask you to shut-up, I think you are with the wrong person)
   

• Don't nag at your partner about a bad habit or an ongoing problem. Do something positive to help instead. Example, if he/she gains weight, enjoy a sports together or cook low-fat meals together.
   

If romance has disappear from your relationship, you can put it back through loving words, gestures and actions. Nothing is more romantic than a thoughtful act that demonstrates your empathy for your partner.

Sit back and think about why you fell in love with your partner, and start rekindling the sparks of romance again.....make life fun again!