Life is too short not to be romantic, and being romantic doesn't have to be extravagant or complicated. A little planning, motivation and a bit of help are all you need to turn from a couch potato into a Don Juan or a Casanova.

Here are some easy ways to be romantic:

• Send her flowers unexpectedly. Choose a bunch of her favorite flowers of her favorite colors - or ask your florist (man's next best friend) for suggestions.
• Fill her car with red balloons or red rose petals.
• Write her a check for a million kisses, and let her take it to the bank.
• Have "your song" playing on the stereo when she returns home from work or errands, and whisk her into a spontaneous dance.
• For a change of pace - eat breakfast by candlelight or have dinner in bed.
• Write her a love letter - it doesn't have to be perfect, poetic or long - just from you.
• Have a "play date" once a month, where you get away together gor a day of fun.
• Fill her answering machine or voicemail with romantic messages.
• Draw her a bath sprinkled with rose petals, and light some candles.
• Sprinkle red rose petals starting at the front door, leading through the house to the bedroom and sprinkle a bunch on the bed
• Kidnap her - blindfold her and take her to a favorite restaurant, the theatre, the racetrack or another place you both enjoy.
• Plan a picnic lunch date with her at a local park or nature spot.
• Hide greeting card with a romantic (not overly descriptive) message in her briefcase or purse.

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