Being the romantic one in a relationship is not easy these days, or is it? Technology has certainly come a long way, and using it for our enjoyment as opposed to merely using it as a distraction is just one of the many reasons technology is advancing at the pace it is. So, if it is for our enjoyment, why are we not using it to the best of our advantage and applying it where the difference is not based on wage, but rather on personal enjoyment and satisfaction? How about aiming all that technological force at something that leaves you feeling accomplished and fulfilled: your family, or more directly, your significant other. When we think of technology we oftentimes think of what we have at present. It is an interesting concept though thinking about something personal that you would like to have invented, something that would change the way romance flows in your personal life.

Often the things that stand out in your relationship are the moments you wish could last forever. Birthdays, holidays, special vacations and even your honeymoon. Capturing a moment of it on film is wonderful; however, we tend to all long for those moments again. Of all the ways special moments can be recreated, and new ones created, within the comfort of you four walls, these stand out as the most popular.

The internet has done us both a favour and disfavour. We have the world at our fingertips, yet, when knowing what our significant other needs to spark their romantic flame, it’s as if we’ve lost the game entirely. If, however, your significant other is a foodie, this makes your life a whole lot easier. You need not even be a great chef to pull this off, all it takes is a bit of imagination and a bit of planning, and you’re set. By adding a small thoughtful gift or card, it’s sure to be an evening for the memory bank.

Cirque de Soleil

Economic conditions have drastically changed, and all the demands in running a household could put a lot of pressure on couples. There is no distinction between married and unmarried couples, or working and stay-at-home moms. The reality is, distraction comes from every angle. So how do we balance the demands of a busy lifestyle with the much needed romantic aspect? Oftentimes love isn’t the issue, time seems to be a deciding factor where our love lives are concerned. Setting the balance straight is not a job or duty, it is a means to reconnect with your partner and ensure a healthy relationship for the long term. However, that is easier said than done, how do we start?

Creating Time

How Romantic are you?

Some people are just not the romantic type so if your partner is one of them then they may need a little guidance and encouragement from you. If your husband or wife is one of these non-romantic types then start them off by making suggestions about small things that will make you happy. Ask your husband or boyfriend to buy you flowers on the spur of the moment and not only after an argument or for a birthday or anniversary. Let him know that this is very romantic and it will make you feel more loving towards him. Relationships are a matter of give and take so it should come naturally that if someone does something nice for you that you will want to willingly return the favor. Just make sure that no-one is keeping a score card here as that will definitely put a dampener on any romance.

In the bleak of midwinter you can use the bounty of nature to make your home feel cosy, warm, inviting and best of all – romantic.You really do not have to wait around for months and months to enjoy the fruits of another season and all the outside has to offer.You can brighten your house and home right now with a lot that the outdoors has to offer when we think so much of nature has gone to hibernating sleep for the winter.You can still bring a little romantic sunshine into your home with these suggestions for incorporating natural elements into your decorations.There are armfuls of branches, twigs, and vines to be collected when you are next strolling in the park or the woodlands near your home. With these you will be able to create new styles and crafts to bring some stunning displays to your home. You could wrap a vine around a piece of your furniture. You could also employ it as an inspiring garland for a vase instead of using dried flowers.

Give nature a winter home