Why is it that so many people believe that they don't have time or the initiative to be romantic? Perhaps most men and women don't accept that they are inventive enough to be romantic. Everyone is inventive! The definition of being inventive is having the ability or capacity to produce. The word invent offers a much broader definition than most people accept when it comes to the technique of being able to come up with something original or just sufficiently thought out.
Gifts that are considered to be traditionally romantic like candy and flowers are fantastic, but occasionally you want that something special that pushes to the extremes. If your partner enjoys flowers, you don't have to settle for roses because they can become unexciting after a while! Present him or her with something totally original such as a daisy or another blossom where petals can be counted. Ask him or her to play the childhood pastime of 'they love me, they love me not' and watch them pull the petals as they go. Warning, don't allow for the chance of him or her arriving at the 'they love me not' . Count the petals before you present the bloom to your partner and trim it so that there is an odd number of petals for the desired result!
Arts and crafts used to be a fun break from the drudgery of the public school day, but believe it or not, it will come in handy when it comes to original romantic gestures. Instead of promising that you will love him or her forever, show them. Get a piece of paper, ribbon or other fabric you choose and write "I love you" on both sides from end to end. Twist the paper 180 degrees and connect both ends of the paper until you have made what looks like the number eight. Tape or glue to ends together. You can present your love with a figure that shows them your love for them is an infinite love.
Creativity comes in many different forms! Being original can mean creating an atmosphere. If you want to plan the ultimate romantic evening but funds are low or you just don't want to have to leave the house, close down the electricity and mimic a power outage (it's up to you whether or not you tell him or her!). You won't have any distractions or warmth, so it is up to both of you to keep the other heated and amuse each other.
Maybe romance is on your mind, but he or she is going on a trip out of town. Did you know that people on airplanes are typically incurable romantics? Any flight attendant would be more than delighted to make sure that your partner receives a special gift after the plane has left the area. Simply approach a crewmember after your partner boards the plane and they are, on the whole, more than happy to accommodate a hopeless romantic like you! (You might want to make sure that the present is unwrapped or keep it to a single rose due to heightened security.)
Creativity doesn't have to come in the shape of gifts every single time. Gestures like getting up and dancing with your partner when a specific tune comes on the radio is quite inventive and amazingly romantic! Whenever the inclination strikes you, allow your creative juices to run wild!
Jeff Rose has published an eBook on romance in relationships and marriages entitled 'The Magic Marriage.' A free 5 day set of Romance Lessons is available at http://www.magicmarriage.com/tips.htm.